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1969 Map of Botsford

Name: 1969 Topographic Map of Botsford
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

The Huntington State Park and the expansive Saugatuck Reservoir anchor this landscape, reflecting a mid-century Fairfield County defined by watershed protection and suburban expansion. At this stage in the late 1960s, the rural character remains evident in the numerous small settlements like Redding Ridge, Stepney, and Botsford, while the Penn Central rail line cuts through the northeastern corner near Middle Gate Sch.

Genealogists and local historians will find significant detail in the distribution of family-named landmarks and historical sites, including the Tashua Burial Ground, Union Cem, and Redding Ridge Cem. The transition from agrarian roots to modern residential patterns is visible in the network of winding roads like Codfish Hill Road and Mount Pleasant Road which connect established centers such as Easton and Sanfordtown. The map also captures several local schools and houses of worship, including Barlow High Sch and St Patricks Ch, which served these growing communities before more intensive modern development.