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1958 Map of West Springfield

Name: 1958 Topographic Map of West Springfield
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1966
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1966

About this map

The Westfield River carves a winding path through this mid-century landscape, separating the industrial and residential centers of Westfield and West Springfield. The prominent ridge of Provin Mountain anchors the western portion of the map, serving as a natural boundary near the community of Feeding Hills. This era captures a region in transition, where established neighborhoods like Mittineague and North Agawam sit adjacent to significant green spaces like Robinson State Park.

Genealogists and local historians can locate specific landmarks such as St Thomas Cem and Beth Israel Cem, alongside numerous educational institutions like the County Training Sch and Granger Sch. Transportation networks of the late 1950s are well-defined, including the New York Central railroad and the Bowles-Agawam Airport. The map also details several family-named corners such as Shea Corner and Hubbard Corner, which represent the enduring local geography of the Massachusetts-Connecticut borderlands.