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1964 Map of Hartford North

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

USGS Topo · Published 1992

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The Connecticut River bisects this urban landscape, defining the historic industrial and educational core of central Connecticut. This survey captures the mid-century expansion of Hartford and West Hartford, highlighting significant institutions like University of Hartford, St Josephs College, and the Loomis Institute. The transition from riverfront commerce to suburban residential patterns is evident in the dense street grids of Bloomfield and Windsor, while the eastern bank shows the industrial footprint of East Hartford near Rentschler Airport.

Genealogists and local historians can trace prominent burial grounds including Mount St Benedict Cemetery and Riverside Cem. Infrastructure such as the Bissell Bridge and the Penn Central rail lines illustrate the transit network that shaped the region's growth. Civic life is anchored by landmarks like the State Supreme Court and Bushnell Park, while the northern reaches provide a contrast with the Barber Pond State Wildlife Area.