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1961 Map of Clinton

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Clinton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1964
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1964

About this map

The Hammonasset River forms a winding natural boundary between the coastal towns of Madison and Clinton in this 1961 revision. Along the Long Island Sound, the shoreline is densely developed with seasonal and permanent communities such as Middle Beach, Seaview, and Harbor View. The era's transportation infrastructure is prominently displayed, featuring the Connecticut Turnpike and the New York New Haven and Hartford Railroad cutting across the tidal landscape near Griswold Airport.

Inland, the terrain rises toward Killingworth, dominated by the massive Cockaponset State Forest and family-named landmarks like Buell Hill and Roast Meat Hill. This map documents a period of suburban growth, evidenced by the presence of schools like Morgan High Sch and Pierson Sch, alongside recreational sites including a Drive-in Theater and the expansive Hammonasset State Park. Local industry and history are noted through several sandpits and a Gold Mine located near Chestnut Hill.