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1960 Map of Stamford

Name: 1960 Topographic Map of Stamford
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1985
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1985

About this map

Stamford and Greenwich occupy a dense coastal landscape during a period of rapid mid-century expansion. The map illustrates the convergence of major transportation corridors, with the Merritt Parkway to the north and the Connecticut Turnpike and Boston Post Road hugging the shoreline. This transit infrastructure bisects established residential neighborhoods like Springdale, Glenbrook, and Riverside, highlighting the transition from traditional maritime centers to suburban hubs.

Along the jagged coastline of Long Island Sound, the map identifies numerous family-named landmarks and islands, such as Shippan Point, Elias Point, and Tweed Island. Maritime and industrial activity is clustered around Stamford Harbor and Greenwich Harbor, while the interior shows the developed reaches of the Rippowam River and Mianus River. Significant local institutions, including Sacred Heart Academy and the Wright Trade Sch, appear alongside a high density of historic burial grounds like the Old Burying Ground and St Johns Cemetery.