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1951 Map of Avon

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Avon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1951
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1951

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The Farmington River winds through the center of this mid-century landscape, separating the valley floor from the prominent ridge of Talcott Mtn. Atop the heights, the landmark Heublein Tower stands near King Phillip Cave and Little Phillip Mtn, overseeing a terrain marked by extensive water management infrastructure including Hartford Reservoir No 6 and Reservoir No 5. The region is defined by prestigious institutions and private estates, notably the sprawling campus of Avon Old Farms Sch and the Ethel Walker Sch.

Settlement patterns in 1951 show established centers like Avon, Simsbury, and the burgeoning outskirts of West Hartford. Local transit is anchored by the New York New Haven and Hartford railroad and a developing road network featuring Albany Ave. Small community landmarks, such as Cider Brook Cem and St Ann Cem, provide essential data for genealogists tracing family roots in these historic Connecticut River Valley townships.