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1966 Map of New Britain

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of New Britain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1992
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1992

About this map

New Britain and the surrounding industrial corridor of Central Connecticut are captured during a period of significant post-war expansion and suburban transition. The landscape is defined by the prominent ridge line of Metacomet Ridge, which separates the valley floor from elevated landmarks like Rattlesnake Mtn and Pinnacle Rock. This survey highlights the era's infrastructure growth, showcasing the newly developed Interchanges 38 and 39 as the interstate system integrated with established manufacturing hubs.

Institutional and community sites are notably dense, including the New Britain Memorial Hospital, Osgood Orphanage, and numerous parochial schools like Sacred Heart Sch. While urban development pushes into Oakland Gardens and East Farmington Heights, much of the western edge remains dominated by the Shade Swamp State Wildlife Area and various Quarries, illustrating the local reliance on both the Pequabuck River and the natural stone resources found near Cooks Gap.