1964 Map of Glastonbury

About this map

The Connecticut River flows along the western edge of this landscape, defining the rich alluvial Glastonbury Meadows before the terrain rises sharply into the wooded heights of the Meshomasic State Forest. During this era of mid-century suburban expansion, established residential pockets like Forbes Village and Welles Village sit in close proximity to major infrastructure like Rentschler Airport. The map documents a transition from the industrial and agricultural past to modern transit, shown by the arrival of Interstate 86 and Interstate 91. Local history is preserved in a dense network of burial grounds including Glastonbury Green Cem and the Old Eastbury Cem, while the interior remains defined by rugged peaks such as Minnechaug Mtn and Kongscut Mtn.