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1953 Map of Bristol

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of Bristol
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1954
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1954

About this map

The industrial and residential expansion of Bristol is documented in this 1953 revision, showing the city's dense urban core centered on the Pequabuck River and the New York New Haven and Hartford railroad line. The map captures a mix of civic and religious infrastructure, including several parochial schools like St Anne Sch and Emmanuel Sch, alongside local landmarks such as City Hall and the Memorial Town Forest.

Beyond the city center, the terrain transitions into the steep elevations of South Mountain and Compounce Mountain, with the recreational waters of Lake Compounce and Garda Lake visible. Notable outlying settlements such as Forestville, Whigville, and Chippen Hill are clearly defined, providing a clear view of the mid-century road network connecting Hartford County to Litchfield County. The presence of numerous cemeteries, such as West Cem and St Josephs Cem, adds significant value for those researching local family history.