1953 Map of Ansonia, 1959 Print
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1953 Map of Ansonia

USGS Topo · Published 1959

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The confluence of the Naugatuck River and Housatonic River serves as the industrial and social anchor for the tri-city area of Ansonia, Derby, and Shelton. This mid-century survey reveals a dense urban core concentrated along the riverbanks, where the New York New Haven and Hartford railroad tracks follow the water's edge, supporting the region's manufacturing legacy. Beyond the city centers, the landscape rises into significant high ground such as Coram Hill and Peck Hill, where the transition from industrial density to suburban expansion is evident.


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Map Details

Date Portrayed1953
Date Published1959
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.9 inches

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