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1946 Map of Glastonbury

Name: 1946 Topographic Map of Glastonbury
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1946
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1946

About this map

The Connecticut River defines the western edge of this 1940s landscape, bordering the Glastonbury Meadows and the rising uplands of the Hartford and Middlesex county line. Inland from the river, the village of Glastonbury serves as a hub for a network of smaller settlements and agricultural crossroads, including Naubuc, Addison, and South Glastonbury. The transportation network is anchored by the historic New London Turnpike, while the more secluded Dark Hollow Turnpike winds through the rugged eastern terrain toward Dark Hollow Brook.

Genealogists and local historians can find numerous burial grounds, such as Glastonbury Green Cem and Still Hill Cem, alongside landmarks like Williams Sch. The map reveals a transition from the riverfront flats to the prominent heights of Minnechaug Mtn and Kongscut Mtn. Water features like Roaring Brook and Nipsic Bog illustrate the diverse natural drainage of the region during this mid-century period.