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Hampden Co., Massachusetts, USA

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Chester Emery Mines

Chester Emery Mines, Chester, Hampden Co., Massachusetts, USA

Six mines are located on this map. From south to north they are: Wright Mine, Melvin Mine, Old Mine, Macia Mine, Sackett Mine, and Snow Mine. Also shown are three mill locations near the village of Chester.

Map adapted from: Pratt, J. A. (1906), Corundum and Its Occurrence and Distribution in the United States (USGS Bulletin 269)
Photo ID: 204283    View Count: 114

Flynt's Quarry

Monson quarries (Flynt quarries), Monson, Hampden Co., Massachusetts, USA

Early 20th century postcard.
Photo ID: 208569    View Count: 34

Monson - one of the quarries: May 28, 1907

Monson quarries (Flynt quarries), Monson, Hampden Co., Massachusetts, USA

Photo courtesy of the USGS.
Photo ID: 204406    View Count: 40

Monson Quarry (1907 or earlier)

Monson quarries (Flynt quarries), Monson, Hampden Co., Massachusetts, USA

Old postcard, postmarked 1907.
Photo ID: 250086    View Count: 26

Mount Tom (pre-1907)

Mt Tom, Holyoke, Hampden Co., Massachusetts, USA

Old postcard view.
Photo ID: 223607    View Count: 36

Mt Tom (ca 1907-15)

Mt Tom, Holyoke, Hampden Co., Massachusetts, USA

Old postcard view.
Photo ID: 233334    View Count: 41

Old Mine - Cross Section (1899)

Old Mine, Chester Emery Mines, Chester, Hampden Co., Massachusetts, USA

Cross section of the Old Mine, showing the quantity of emery taken out to April, 1899. From: Pratt, J. A. (1906): Corundum and Its Occurrence and Distribution in the United States (USGS Bulletin 269).
Photo ID: 203276    View Count: 110
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