1953 Map of New Britain
USGS Topo · Published 1954About this map
New Britain and its surrounding townships reflect a dense mid-century landscape of civic institutions and industrial infrastructure. The city center is dominated by an extensive network of schools and colleges, including the State Teachers College, Smalley Sch, and Elihu Burritt Jr High Sch, while religious and charitable landmarks like the Holy Family Monastery and the Klingberg Childrens Home dot the suburban fringes. To the west, the steep elevations of Rattlesnake Mtn and Bradley Mtn along the Metacomet Ridge create a natural barrier, punctuated by Cooks Gap. This topography necessitated the engineering of several local water sources, notably the Shuttle Meadow Reservoir and Plainville Reservoir. Transportation is defined by the New York New Haven and Hartford rail lines, which connect industrial hubs like Plainville and Kensington through the Berlin Sta.
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Editions of this 1953 New Britain Map
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