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2018 Map of Branford

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Branford
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

The coastal shoreline of Long Island Sound defines the character of this Connecticut landscape, stretching from New Haven and East Haven to the archipelago of The Thimbles. The area is anchored by the historic core of Branford Center and the surrounding neighborhoods of Short Beach, Indian Neck, and Stony Creek. This inland-coastal transition is marked by significant water bodies used for utility and recreation, including Lake Gaillard, the Branford Supply Ponds, and Lake Saltonstall.

Genealogical interest is particularly high due to the density of burial grounds, such as Branford Center Cem, Mill Plain Cem, and All Saints Cem. The map reveals a mix of suburban development and preserved natural features like Saltonstall Ridge and Metacomet Ridge. Small industrial legacies are visible in labels like Pages Millpond and Wards Millpond, reflecting the historical reliance on local waterways like the Farm River and Quinnipiac River for power and commerce.