1953 Map of Colchester

About this map

Colchester serves as the central hub of this mid-century New London County survey, showcasing a landscape defined by its numerous family-named corners and complex water systems. The map traces the intersection of local history through settlements like Amston and Exeter, while preserving the locations of rural landmarks such as St Johns Cem. The surrounding terrain is marked by prominent elevations including Halls Hill and Buckley Hill, which overlook a network of wetlands like Dutton Swamp and McDonald Swamp. This 1953 edition includes significant purple-tinted photorevisions from 1982, documenting the expansion of modern infrastructure, most notably the Interchange and highway developments that altered the traditional crossroads of Cherry Corners and Milestone Corner. Water remains a focal point, with Hayward Lake and the Deep River Reservoir anchoring the southern and eastern quadrants of the quadrangle.