1950 Map of Cornwall

About this map

The Housatonic River corridor defines the western edge of this Litchfield County landscape, where the New York New Haven and Hartford RR traces the valley floor past West Cornwall and Cornwall Bridge. The 1950 terrain is characterized by a network of crossroad settlements including Cornwall Center, North Cornwall, and Kellogg Corners, connected by early routes through the Mohawk State Forest. Recreation and conservation are prominent, evidenced by the Appalachian Trail winding over Sharon Mountain and the presence of Camp Mohawk and the Shepherd Knapp Camp. Notable local landmarks like the Baldwin Cave and the Black Spruce Bog sit alongside family-named geography like Emmons Corners and Hitchcock Corners. The map also captures the topography of Mohawk Mountain featuring a Ski Lift and Lookout Tower, reflecting the area's mid-century role as a center for outdoor activity.