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1958 Map of West Springfield

Name: 1958 Topographic Map of West Springfield
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

The Westfield River carves a winding path through this industrial and residential corridor, anchoring the growing communities of West Springfield, Westfield, and North Agawam. The landscape is defined by the sharp vertical rise of Provin Mountain, a trap rock ridge that separates the urbanized river valley from the more rural terrains of Southwick. Extensive rail infrastructure, including the Penn Central line, supports the region's dense development, which is interspersed with significant local institutions like the County Training School and several parochial centers such as St Thomas School.

Southward across the state line into Suffield, the terrain shifts toward marshy lowlands like Rattlesnake Swamp and Stockwell Swamp. This 1958 survey, updated with 1970 highway data, captures a transitional era for the Pioneer Valley, showing the integration of early aviation at Bowles-Agawam Airport alongside long-established landmarks like Robinson State Park. For the genealogist, dozens of specific neighborhood and corner names are preserved, from Hosmer Corner to O'Brien Corner.