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2015 Map of Waterbury

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Waterbury
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

The Naugatuck River serves as the industrial and topographic spine of this region, carving a path through the hills and connecting the dense urban centers of Waterbury and Naugatuck. In this 2015 snapshot, the landscape reveals a complex network of residential neighborhoods like Bunker Hill, Town Plot Hill, and Hopeville that climb the steep slopes away from the river valley. The transition from industrial corridors to educational and spiritual hubs is evident, with the Univ of Connecticut Tri-Campus situated near the city center and Holy Land Cem overlooking the valley from Pine Hill.

Transport and education define the corridor's modern character. The Metro-North line follows the riverbank, mirroring the path of major transit routes through Waterville and Platts Mills. Higher education is anchored by Post Univ and the Naugatuck Valley Community Coll in the west, while numerous historic burial grounds, including the Lithuanian Cem and Saint Marys Cem, provide significant genealogical landmarks for local researchers.