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1966 Map of Bristol

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Bristol
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1983
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1983

About this map

Bristol and its industrial satellites are captured here during a period of mid-century urban expansion, characterized by a dense network of neighborhoods, schools, and civic infrastructure. The city center is a complex of institutions, including the Armory, Patterson Sch, and several parochial schools like St Annes Sch. The Pequabuck River corridor and the Penn Central rail line define the town's east-west orientation, passing through the villages of Pequabuck and Forestville.

Surrounding the urban core, the landscape transitions into the hills of Nassahegan State Forest and prominent heights such as Johnnycake Mtn and Chippen Hill. To the south, the enduring recreational landmark of Lake Compounce sits at the base of Compounce Mountain. This document highlights the dense residential development appearing in purple revision, contrasting the older core of the city with newer suburban growth near Edgewood and Scott Swamp Rd.