1966 Map of Bristol

About this map

The industrial and residential expansion of Bristol dominates this mid-1960s landscape, later updated in the 1980s to show the urban reach into surrounding woodlands. The Pequabuck River cuts through the city center, once a vital artery for manufacturing that defined the growth of Forestville and East Bristol. For genealogists, the map is remarkably dense with community institutions, including St Josephs Sch & Ch, St Thomas Cem, and the St Matthews Sch & Cem. To the north and west, the terrain rises into the Nassahegan State Forest and toward Johnnycake Mtn, where smaller settlements like Whigville retain a more rural character. The map also captures local leisure landmarks, notably the Amusement Park at Compounce Lake and athletic grounds at Muzzy Field.