1962 Map of Hartford

About this map

The Connecticut River and Housatonic River valleys anchor this regional study of Southern New England and the lower Hudson Valley. Published in the mid-1970s from earlier data, the map illustrates the mature industrial corridor connecting Hartford and New Haven with the burgeoning suburbs of White Plains and Stamford. This era is defined by the massive infrastructure of the Merritt Parkway and the New York State Thruway, which facilitated the mid-century expansion of coastal cities like Bridgeport and Norwalk. Beyond the urban centers, the map documents significant land-use changes, such as the major water supply systems at Ashokan Reservoir and Quabbin Reservoir. The presence of the West Point Military Academy on the Hudson River and vast protected lands like Harriman State Park offer a clear view of the balance between dense development and preserved natural spaces.