1967 Map of Meriden

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The ridge of Lamentation Mtn State Park and the distinct volcanic peaks of West Peak State Park frame the industrial and residential core of Meriden. This mid-century survey captures the city at a moment of significant expansion, where purple revisions indicate the burgeoning urban footprint encroaching on the surrounding hills. Centered around Harbor Brook and the Amtrak line, the city's infrastructure includes the Undercliff Sanatorium and the State School for Boys, alongside numerous neighborhood schools like Eli Whitney Sch and Nathan Hale Sch. The landscape is a complex mix of rugged terrain and high-density development, with the Quinnipiac River cutting through the Quinnipiac Gorge in the southwest. Local industry is represented by the Chauncey Peak Quarry, while the area's spiritual and social history is grounded in numerous dedicated spaces such as St Stanislaus Cemetery and the Meriden Hebrew Cem.