Iconic Attractions
The Connecticut River Valley is most notable as the dividing line between the States of Vermont (west) and New Hampshire (east). Further south, numerous cities and towns are split by the Connecticut River, with the most notable town lines occurring along the river, such as the line between the City of Northampton and the Town of Hadley for which Route 9 crosses the river.
Notable Tributaries
Perhaps the most notable tributaries of the Connecticut River, both of which are located in the Pioneer Valley, are the Westfield River and the Deerfield River. While the White River in Vermont is also of a fair significance, White River Junction is actually not the name of a town area but rather of a village area within the Town of Hartford, Vermont. On the contrary, however, the Deerfield River and the Westfield River have served as namesakes for the associated city and town in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Westfield is the name of a city in the southwestern Pioneer Valley, while Deerfield is the name of a town in the northern Pioneer Valley. Further upstream along the Deerfield River, the river is followed by the modern Routes 112 (Massachusetts-Vermont) and Route 100 (Vermont).
