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1964 Map of Windsor Locks

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Windsor Locks
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

Windsor Locks sits at the heart of this landscape, its urban grid and industrial corridor defined by the Connecticut River and the Penn Central rail lines. This era shows the community in a period of high mid-century activity, with the sprawling Bradley International Airport and the National Guard Supply Depot dominating the central plains. These facilities represent the significant military and transportation infrastructure that reshaped the region's economy after the war.

Northward, Suffield and West Suffield retain a more collegiate and residential character, home to Suffield Academy and several long-standing local landmarks like the Old Newgate Prison on the western ridge. The southern reach follows the winding Farmington River toward Poquonock, where the landscape is dotted with gravel pits and cemeteries including Elmwood Cem and St Marys Cem. The map provides a clear record of local institutions, from Soldiers Mem Hall to the Polish Natl Home, reflecting the diverse cultural and civic history of the river valley.