1953 Map of Bristol, 1956 Print
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1953 Map of Bristol

USGS Topo · Published 1956

About this map

Bristol serves as a dense industrial and residential hub during this mid-century period, centered along the New York New Haven and Hartford Railroad and the Pequabuck River. The urban core is flanked by prominent heights like Federal Hill and Hurley Hill, while the surrounding landscape reveals a network of distinct neighborhoods and smaller settlements including Forestville, Edgewood, and Whigville. The map captures an era of established educational and religious infrastructure, featuring numerous parochial and public institutions such as Emmanuel Sch, St Anne Sch, and The Chapel.


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Map Details

Date Portrayed1953
Date Published1956
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions21.9 x 26.9 inches

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