1956 Map of Collinsville

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The Farmington River carves a path through this mid-century landscape, anchoring the industrial and residential centers of Collinsville and Unionville. This 1956 revision, updated with 1980s data, illustrates the significant impact of the Nepaug Reservoir on the local geography, showing the expansive waters held back by Phelps Dam. Beyond the larger towns, the map details smaller rural clusters like Canton Center and Pine Meadow, along with the oddly named Satan's Kingdom north of the river. Local infrastructure is well-documented, from the State Fish Hatchery in Burlington to educational landmarks such as Schoolhouse Hill and Huckleberry Hill Sch. Wooded stretches of the Nepaug State Forest and Nassahegan State Forest dominate the southern and western sections, crisscrossed by trails like the Tunxis Trail.