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1954 Map of Wallingford

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Wallingford
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1956
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1956

About this map

The Quinnipiac River corridor in the mid-1950s reveals a landscape transitioning from its industrial and agricultural roots into a modern suburban hub. Centered on Wallingford, the map shows a dense concentration of civic life, from the Lyman Hall High Sch and Whittelsey Ave Sch to the town's numerous memorial grounds, including In Memoriam Cem and the Masonic Home Cem. The arrival of high-speed travel is evident in the path of the Wilbur Cross Highway, which parallels the older rail lines of the New York New Haven and Hartford.

Beyond the central settlement, institutional landmarks like the Gaylord Farms Sanatorium sit near Fresh Meadows, while recreation is anchored by Sleeping Giant State Park and Wharton Brook State Park. Smaller hamlets like Yalesville and Northford maintain their distinct character, connected by a network of brooks and reservoirs such as North Farms Reservoir and Scard Reservoir that once powered local industry.