Loading map...

2012 Map of Cornwall

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Cornwall
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Green Mountain and Mohawk Mountain anchor this landscape of the Connecticut highlands, where the Housatonic River carves through the northwest. Small hamlets and named intersections like Emmons Corners, Hitchcock Corners, and Kellogg Corners define the settlement pattern, reflecting a history of local kin and land ownership. The area maintains its rural character with significant recreational and protected spaces, including the Housatonic Boy Scout Reservation, Camp Mohawk, and the Mohawk Mountain Ski Area near The Pinnacle.

Water resources are abundant, from the Upper Shepaug Reservoir in the south to Woodbridge Lake and Tyler Lake in the east. Numerous small burying grounds, such as Cornwall Cem and the West Side Cem, provide valuable reference points for genealogists tracking families across the townships of West Cornwall, North Cornwall, and Milton. The presence of the Cornwall Bridge Pottery and local airstrips like Ripley Field Airport highlights the unique mix of traditional craft and modern utility in this corner of Litchfield County.