1951 Map of Botsford

About this map

Botsford and the surrounding Fairfield County townships are defined by a complex network of reservoirs and glacial ridges in the early 1950s. This survey, conducted just after the midpoint of the century, details a rural landscape transitioning toward suburban growth, yet still anchored by traditional centers like Hattertown, Stepney, and Easton. The New Haven and Hartford RR cuts through the northeast corner, serving the industrial and commuter needs of the era. The mapping of the Saugatuck Reservoir, Aspetuck Reservoir, and Easton Reservoir illustrates the critical role of the region in the regional water supply system. Local life is centered around landmarks such as St Patricks Ch, Hopewell School, and family-named terrain like Codfish Hill and Sunset Hill. Tracing the Black Rock Turnpike reveals the historical transit corridors that have shaped settlement patterns from Redding Ridge down to the reservoir basins.