1962 Map of Hartford

About this map

Long Island Sound anchors this mid-century view of southern New England and the lower Hudson Valley, documenting a region defined by its historic river-and-rail corridors. The industrial and administrative backbone of Connecticut is visible through major centers like Hartford, New Haven, and Bridgeport, while the landscape to the west rises into the Catskill Mountains and the Berkshire Hills. Transport infrastructure is prominent, showing the transition from established rail lines like the New York New Haven & Hartford RR to the post-war expansion of the Interstate system, including Interstate 95 and the Merritt Parkway. Coastal geography is detailed from the Norwalk Islands to Montauk Point, highlighting the strategic placement of the Submarine Base near New London and the West Point Military Academy on the Hudson River.