1953 Map of Rockville, 1955 Print
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1953 Map of Rockville

USGS Topo · Published 1955

About this map

The industrial hub of Rockville dominates the northern landscape of this mid-century survey, where the Hockanum River winds past established neighborhoods and the New York New Haven and Hartford Railroad provides critical transit. The terrain transitions from these dense corridors to the rolling hills of Vernon and Coventry, defined by water bodies like Shenipsit Lake and Bolton Lake. Local landmarks of the era include the Drive-in Theater near Bolton Notch, a prominent gap in the ridge that has long served as a natural transportation gateway.


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Map Details

Date Portrayed1953
Date Published1955
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:31680
Physical Dimensions15.6 x 20.6 inches

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