1943 Map of New Haven

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Yale University serves as a central anchor for the urban core in this mid-century survey, with the massive Yale Bowl and Walter Camp Field defining the western athletic district. The landscape is deeply shaped by its natural topography and early infrastructure, from the dramatic West Rock Ridge in the north to the industrial harbor facilities at City Pt. The city's growth is framed by major corridors like the Edgwood Parkway and the New York New Haven and Hartford railroad, which facilitated the expansion of neighborhoods like Westville and Fair Haven. Along the shoreline of Long Island Sound, the map details a recreational and maritime economy, featuring the amusement hub at Savin Rock, the Sandy Point Lighthouse, and the military history of Fort Wooster. Large cemetery complexes, including St Lawrence Cemetery and Evergreen Cemetery, provide significant data for genealogists tracing local family history during this era of peak industrial activity.