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1966 Map of New Britain

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of New Britain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1985
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1985

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The Metaccomet Ridge forms a prominent natural spine through this landscape, featuring peaks like Rattlesnake Mtn and Pinnacle Rock that separate the industrial and residential core of New Britain from the western lowlands. This mid-century view captures a period of intense suburban expansion and infrastructure development, evidenced by the intricate system of highway interchanges and the sprawling footprint of the State Teachers College.

Cultural and institutional landmarks are particularly dense around Osgood Hill, including the New Britain Memorial Hospital and the Polish Orphanage. To the north, the historic character of Farmington is preserved at the Hill-Stead Museum, while the industrial legacy of the region is marked by several Quarries and the rail corridors operated by Amtrak and Conrail. Water management for the growing population is visible through the Shuttle Meadow Reservoir and numerous smaller ponds and swamps that dot the basin.