2018 Map of Botsford

About this map

Redding Ridge and its associated historic burial grounds anchor the western portion of this Fairfield County landscape. The area is defined by a series of distinct upland settlements including Palestine, Hattertown, and Huntingtown, which are separated by an intricate network of waterways and reservoirs. Significant water bodies such as the Saugatuck Reservoir and Easton Reservoir illustrate the mid-20th-century transformation of the local geography to support regional infrastructure. To the north, the Flying Ridge Airstrip sits near the Pootatuck River, while the southern reaches transition into the township of Easton. Genealogists will find a high density of documented family burial sites, from the Morgan Cem to the Tashua Burial Ground, reflecting generations of settlement along ridges like Meekers Hill and Sunset Hill. This topographic record provides a clear view of the winding road network, including the old Poor House Rd, that links these historic Connecticut hamlets.