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1946 Map of Meriden

Name: 1946 Topographic Map of Meriden
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1946
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1946

About this map

Meriden and its surrounding industrial and residential landscape are defined by the dramatic trap rock ridges of the Hanging Hills and Lamentation Mountain. This mid-century survey illustrates a city shaped by its topography, with the urban core concentrated in the valley between these heights and the Quinnipiac River. The presence of institutions like the Undercliff Sanatorium and the State School for Boys reflects the social infrastructure of 1940s Connecticut, while the Meriden Airport and New Haven and Hartford rail lines mark its importance as a regional transportation hub.

Recreational and public spaces are prominent throughout the quadrangle, from the heights of West Peak State Park featuring the Stone Tower to the waters of Mirror Lake in Hubbard Park. The map also captures several distinct local settlements such as South Meriden and Bishops Corner, along with numerous reservoirs like Kenmere Res and Hallmere Res that supported the growing population during the post-war era.