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1964 Map of Glastonbury

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Glastonbury
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1992
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1992

About this map

The Connecticut River forms the western boundary of this landscape, where the fertile Glastonbury Meadows transition into the growing suburban corridors of Glastonbury and East Hartford Gardens. Mid-century development is evident in the dense residential clusters of Welles Village and Forbes Village, while the eastern terrain remains dominated by the heavy woodland of the Meshomasic State Forest.

Local history is deeply etched into the geography through numerous educational and religious landmarks, including the Academy High Sch and St Augustine Cem. Smaller settlements like Buckingham and Addison are situated near vital water sources such as Roaring Brook and Shoddy Mill Pond, reflecting the historical reliance on local waterways. The map also captures specialized land use, from the Gaging Station on Salmon Brook to the Quarry near Town Woods Hill, illustrating the area's mix of conservation, industry, and civic expansion.