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1955 Map of Waterbury

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Waterbury
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1957
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1957

About this map

The Naugatuck River valley serves as the industrial and transportation spine of this mid-century Connecticut landscape, where the New York New Haven and Hartford RR parallels the water through the heart of Waterbury. The map reveals a dense urban center transitioning into established residential neighborhoods like Fairmount, Oakville, and Waterville. Institutional history is prominent, with various specialized facilities such as the Brookside Home for the Aged, Childrens Hospital, and the sprawling Waterbury Hospital complex.

Educational sites are remarkably numerous, ranging from the prestigious Taft Sch in Watertown to local anchors like Swift Jr High Sch and Sacred Heart High Sch. The surrounding hills are marked by significant green spaces and reservoirs, including the Mattatuck State Forest and Lakewood Pond. This period shows the region at a peak of post-war development, balancing heavy rail-based industry with an expanding network of suburban schools and parks.