1968 Map of Southington

About this map

Southington Mountain dominates the central topography of this 1968 study, serving as a prominent north-south ridge that separates the suburban expansion of Southington from the residential clusters in Wolcott. The landscape is a complex mix of mid-century industrial utility and preservation, featuring several municipal water sources such as Southington Reservoir No 1 and the New Britain Reservoir. Along the eastern corridor, the Conrail line and the newly developed interstate interchanges near Plantsville and Milldale signal the area's transition into a modern commuter and logistics hub. Genealogy and local history researchers will find significant detail in the numerous burial sites, including the Olde Burying Ground and Northeast Burying Ground, alongside institutional landmarks like the State Reformatory in Cheshire. The map also captures vanished social landmarks of the era, such as the Drive-in Theater located near the Quinnipiac River.