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1957 Map of Avon

Name: 1957 Topographic Map of Avon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1970
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1970

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Talcott Mountain dominates the center of this landscape, forming a dramatic north-south ridge that separates the suburban expansion of West Hartford and Bloomfield from the Farmington River valley. The map documents a period of significant growth, with extensive suburban residential developments shown in purple revisions, particularly near Whitings Corner and along Albany Ave. The western portion of the quadrangle retains a more rural character, centered on the historic campus of Avon Old Farms and the estates of Simsbury.

Infrastructure like the Penn Central railroad tracks and several major reservoirs, including Hartford Reservoir No 6 and Hartford Reservoir No 5, underscore the area's role in supporting the regional capital. Smaller landmarks like King Phillip Cave and schools such as the Ethel Walker Sch and La Sallette Novitiate provide local historical context among the expanding neighborhoods of Avon and Weatogue.