1951 Map of Collinsville

About this map

The Farmington River winds through the heart of this mid-century survey, anchoring the industrial and residential centers of Collinsville and Unionville. This landscape is defined by the massive footprint of the Nepaug Reservoir, which dramatically altered the local topography of the Nepaug River valley. The map reveals the dense settlement patterns of the early 1950s, showing closely packed structures in the river towns contrasted with the wooded heights of Ratlum Mountain and the Nassahegan State Forest. Local history is preserved through the location of several rural institutions, including the Cherry Brook Sch and the Burlington Consolidated Sch. Genealogists will find value in the clear marking of St Patricks Cem and Calvary Cem, while the inclusion of the State Fish Hatchery and the evocatively named Satans Kingdom provides a look into the region's diverse land use and folklore.