Westfield, Massachusetts

Geography

Westfield is located at 42°7'46" North, 72°44'46" West (42.129492, -72.745986){{GR|1}}. It is bordered on the north by Southampton, on the northeast by Holyoke, on the east by West Springfield, on the southeast by Agawam, on the south by Southwick, on the southwest by Granville, on the west by Russell, and on the northwest by Montgomery.

Related Topics:
Southampton - Holyoke - West Springfield - Agawam - Southwick - Granville - Russell - Montgomery

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The Westfield River runs through the center of the city. Because of the large river watershed, and in response to severe flooding occurring during the first half of the 20th century, a complicated system of pumps, dikes, waterways, and dams were set up to protect the city. Regardless, Westfield is still considered flood prone.

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According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 122.6 km² (47.3 mi²). 120.6 km² (46.6 mi²) of it is land and 1.9 km² (0.7 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 1.56% water.

Related Topics:
United States Census Bureau - Km² - Mi²

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