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1956 Map of Collinsville

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Collinsville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1958
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1958

About this map

The Farmington River carves a deep valley through this mid-century Connecticut landscape, anchoring the industrial and residential centers of Collinsville and Unionville. This era reveals the extensive engineering of the local water supply, dominated by the massive Nepaug Reservoir and its associated Nepaug Dam. The surrounding hillsides are dotted with localized settlements like Canton Center and Pine Meadow, while the dramatic gorge at Satan's Kingdom marks a sharp transition in the northern terrain.

Transportation networks define the region's connectivity, from the New York New Haven and Hartford Railroad skirting the riverbanks to the Aqueduct and Tunxis Trail. Local institutions are well-represented, including the Burlington Consolidated School and St. Patrick's Cathedral, alongside specialized sites like the State Fish Hatchery and the New Britain Camp. The map provides a detailed view of the borderlands between Litchfield and Hartford Counties during a period of steady suburban and utility development.