1956 Map of Collinsville

About this map

Nepaug Reservoir dominates the central landscape of this mid-century survey, its expansive waters held by the Phelps Dam and creating a complex shoreline at Zwick Pt. The area is defined by the winding course of the Farmington River, which connects industrial and residential hubs like Collinsville and Unionville. This era shows a transition from traditional rural life to a more managed landscape, evidenced by the large tracts of Nepaug State Forest and Nassahegan State Forest preserved alongside the growing settlements. Local landmarks such as the Burlington Lookout Tower and the State Fish Hatchery highlight the state's conservation efforts during this period. For genealogists and local historians, the map records numerous small communities and family-named features like Bahre Corner, Browns Corner, and the distinctive Satans Kingdom gorge north of the reservoir.