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1967 Map of Meriden

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Meriden
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1970
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1970

About this map

The city of Meriden is the central focus of this 1960s survey, illustrating a period of significant urban development and institutional growth. The landscape is defined by the dramatic trap rock ridges of Lamentation Mountain to the east and the Hanging Hills to the west, where Hubbard Park and West Peak State Park preserve the high ground. The city's residential and industrial expansion is visible around the Quinnipiac River, with numerous schools like Maloney High Sch and Wilcox Tech Sch serving the growing population.

Transportation networks are heavily represented by the Penn Central rail lines and the emerging highway system. Local history is deeply etched into the map through a high density of cemeteries, including Walnut Grove Cemetery, St Laurents Cem, and the Meriden Hebrew Cem. The map also captures specialized facilities like the Undercliff Sanatorium and the State School for Boys, reflecting the era's institutional landscape before later redevelopments.