The Oxbow, also known as the Ox-Bow, is an extension of the Connecticut River located in Northampton, Massachusetts. It was famously depicted in Thomas Cole 's 1836 painting View from Mount Holyoke, Northampton, Massachusetts, after a Thunderstorm—The Oxbow .

2017年10月15日 · The oxbow on the Connecticut River near Northampton, Massachusetts, holds a distinctive place in art history. The feature is the centerpiece of Thomas Cole’s 1836 masterpiece The Oxbow (shown below)—a painting famous for raising questions about the interplay between civilization and the natural world.

The Oxbow in Easthampton is sampled Thursdays between June and October by volunteers coordinated by the Connecticut River Conservancy.

Just about every species of freshwater fish known to inhabit the Connecticut River can be caught here from panfish to pike and bass to walleye. The Oxbow is easily accessed as it is right off Interstate 91. To access the north side, take exit 18 off I …

In Massachusetts, the most active stretch of the Connecticut River is centered on the Oxbow, 14 miles (23 km) north of Springfield in the college town of Northampton. [ 76 ] Camping is available along much of the river, for non-motorized boats, via the Connecticut River Paddlers' Trail.

The Oxbow is home to one of the largest marinas on the Connecticut River and is a popular destination for recreational boaters, water skiers, and anglers and hosts several fishing tournaments each year.

The Oxbow boat ramp on the Connecticut River in Massachusetts is a public state facility operated by the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation. It is located off Route 5 in Easthampton. The ramp is paved and has thirty-five parking spaces. It is customarily used by high-powered recreational craft and larger fishing boats.

The Oxbow (also known as the Ox-Bow) is an extension of the Connecticut River, located in Northampton, Massachusetts. It is famous for its appearance in the 1836 painting The Oxbow by Thomas Cole. History. Historically, the Oxbow was connected directly to the Connecticut river as a large U-Shaped bend. [1]

2011年4月17日 · There are plenty of places to explore on the Oxbow. Easy to get to with a nice boat ramp right off Route 5 between Holyoke and Northampton. I’m been here probably over a dozen times. You have to get here early on summer weekends and parking gets a little tight. I remember the first few times in the thrill we had exploring the area.

2023年12月2日 · Historically, the Oxbow was connected directly to the Connecticut River as a large U-shaped bend. In 1840, flood waters cut through the narrow section, separating the Oxbow from the main river and the current. In the early 1900s, the Oxbow was used extensively for logging operations, as a holding area for logs sent downriver.