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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

Industrial and institutional development along the Naugatuck River valley defines this mid-century landscape, where the New York New Haven and Hartford railroad tracks parallel the river's course through the heart of Waterbury. The topography is marked by a dense concentration of schools and community facilities, including Kaynor Tech Sch, St Margarets Sch, and the Brookside Home for the Aged. These institutions sit amidst a network of established neighborhoods like Oakville, Waterville, and Town Plot Hill.

Beyond the urban core, the map reveals the transition to wooded uplands and recreational spaces. The Mattatuck State Forest and Whittemore Glen State Park flank the valley, while numerous water bodies such as Lake Wequapauset and Lakewood Pond provide natural focal points. This survey captures a period of significant growth, showing the expanding residential footprints of Westview Heights and Middlebury just as the post-war suburban shift was reshaping the hills around the Brass City.