1946 Map of New Britain

About this map

New Britain serves as the industrial and educational anchor of this mid-century Hartford County landscape, where the dense city grid meets the prominent ridge of Talcott Mountain. The map illustrates a period of significant institutional growth, featuring the State Teachers College and specialized facilities like the Polish Orphanage St Lucien Home and the Klingberg Childrens Home. Beyond the urban core, the terrain is defined by the Farmington River corridor and extensive wetlands such as Shade Swamp and Dead Wood Swamp. Infrastructure of the era is clearly marked, from the Sewage Disposal plants to the complex rail network including the Farmington Sta and lines of the New York New Haven and Hartford. This survey provides a precise look at the community's water management system, showing Shuttle Meadow Reservoir and Hartford Reservoir No 1 alongside recreational spaces like the Shuttle Meadow Golf Club.