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2015 Map of Bethel

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

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Weir Farm National Historic Site spans the boundary near Georgetown and Branchville, preserving the landscape of American Impressionism. The topography of western Connecticut is defined here by a series of prominent elevations, including Moses Mtn, Wooster Mtn, and Bogus Mtn, which overlook a network of small ponds and reservoirs. Significant water bodies like Chestnut Ridge Reservoir and the northern tip of the Saugatuck Reservoir reflect the region's managed water resources.

Settlement patterns follow the winding paths of the Saugatuck River and Norwalk River, with established communities such as Bethel, West Redding, and Redding connected by the Danbury Rd rail corridor. For genealogists, the map identifies numerous historic burial grounds including Center Cem, Umpawaug Cem, and the Israel Cem. Notable landmarks include the Danbury Municipal Airport in the northwest and Putnam Park near Lonetown, illustrating a mix of early 21st-century aviation infrastructure and preserved public spaces.