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1990 Map of Williamsburg

Name: 1990 Topographic Map of Williamsburg
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1990
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1990

About this map

The Connecticut River serves as the central artery for this late-twentieth-century landscape, carving a wide valley between the uplands of Conway State Forest and the dramatic heights of Mt Toby. The transition from the rural village of Williamsburg to the academic grounds of the University of Massachusetts in Amherst is clearly visible, reflecting the region's evolution from agrarian roots to a center of education and industry. Notable local landmarks like Smith Academy and the Williamsburg Station along the B & M RR corridor anchor the smaller settlements of Haydenville and Whately.

The survey details the topographical character of the Pioneer Valley, from the steep slopes of Mt Sugarloaf to the level bottomlands of Hatfield and North Hadley. It documents essential local infrastructure including the Mountain Street Reservoir, the State Fish Hatchery, and several historic burying grounds such as East Whately Cem and Riverside Cem. This map records the intersection of longstanding community centers and modern transport links like I-91.