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1953 Map of Colchester

USGS Topo · Published 1971

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Colchester serves as the central hub of this New London County landscape, where the intersection of several regional routes defines the local geography. The area is characterized by its numerous family-named corners and hills, including Avery Corner and Halls Hill, reflecting a long-standing pattern of rural settlement. To the north, Amston Lake and the village of Amston mark the border with Tolland County, while the southern reaches descend toward Lake Hayward and the Eightmile River. This mid-century survey, updated with 1970s highway revisions, reveals the transition from agrarian roots to modern connectivity. Notable local landmarks such as Exeter Ch and the Stephens Cem provide valuable points of reference for genealogists tracing ancestral homesteads near Judd Brook or the marshy expanses of Dutton Swamp.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1953
Date Published1971
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.9 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain