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1953 Map of Glastonbury

USGS Topo · Published 1954

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The Connecticut River and its expansive Glastonbury Meadows anchor the western edge of this mid-century landscape, where suburban growth from East Hartford begins to press against the more rural, forested uplands to the east. Several named housing developments, including Welles Village, Forbes Village, and Forest Village, signal the era's residential expansion. Beyond these settlements, the topography rises sharply toward Minnechaug Mtn and Kongscut Mtn, revealing a complex network of brooks such as Salmon Brook and Roaring Brook that shaped the historical placement of mills and villages like Addison and Buckingham. Extensive woodland remains preserved within the Meshomasic State Forest in the south, while the historic corridor of the New London Turnpike cuts diagonally through the center. Numerous small burial grounds, such as Still Hill Cem and the Old Burying Cem, are scattered throughout, offering critical touchstones for local genealogical research.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1953
Date Published1954
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:31,680
Physical Dimensions16.9 x 20.7 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain