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1955 Map of Southington

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Southington
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1956
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1956

About this map

Southington Mountain stands as a prominent physical barrier between the growing industrial and residential hubs of Southington and Wolcott in this mid-1950s survey. The landscape reveals a complex network of municipal water management, featuring a series of reservoirs including New Britain Reservoir and three distinct numbered Southington Reservoirs tucked into the upland valleys. The era's transportation and institutional infrastructure are well-defined, from the New York New Haven and Hartford railroad tracks to the sprawling State Reformatory complex near Cheshire.

Smaller settlements like Marion, Milldale, and Mixville appear as concentrated village centers, while institutions like the Alcott Sch and cemeteries such as the Northeast Burying Ground provide essential touchpoints for genealogical research. The transition from agricultural land to post-war suburban development is evident in the emerging neighborhoods of Orchard Acres and Broad Acres, reflecting Connecticut's mid-century expansion.