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2012 Map of Avon

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Avon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

The Farmington River carves a prominent north-south path through this part of Hartford County, anchoring a landscape where established neighborhoods meet significant natural ridges. The central town of Avon is surrounded by a network of historic crossroads and residential developments, including Old Avon Village, Crowleys Corner, and Whitings Corner. The eastern edge of the quadrangle is defined by the sharp rise of Metacomet Ridge, featuring summits like Talcott Mountain and King Phillip Mountain.

Genealogists will find numerous burial grounds scattered throughout the valley, from the Avon Center Cem and West Avon Cem to family-named sites like Bushy Hill Cem. The area’s infrastructure is shaped by its water resources, notably the Hartford Reservoir Number 6 and Hartford Reservoir Number 2 which occupy the depressions between the trap rock ridges. This 2012 survey illustrates the modern density of West Hartford and Avon while clearly preserving the geological and colonial markers of the region.