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1893 Map of Middletown

Name: 1893 Topographic Map of Middletown
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1897
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1897

About this map

The Connecticut River dictates the landscape of this late nineteenth-century survey, winding south through fertile lowlands and industrializing centers. The waterway serves as a vital artery between Wethersfield and Glastonbury, passing landmarks such as the State Prison and Gildersleeve Island. The survey highlights a complex network of transportation and industry, with the New York New Haven and Hartford Railroad threading through valleys to reach hubs like Portland and Cromwell.

Beyond the riverbanks, the terrain rises toward significant heights like Meshomasick Mountain and Cedar Mountain. Local commerce and community life are evidenced by numerous small settlements, including Newington Junction, East Hampton, and Middlefield Center. This area shows a transition from agricultural river plains to the steeper, wooded elevations of the Eastern Highlands, with water bodies like Pocotopaug Lake and Besek Lake providing natural focal points for the surrounding townships.