1950 Map of Cornwall

About this map

Cornwall and its surrounding hamlets are depicted here at the mid-century, following a 1948 field check that captured the quiet rural character of northwestern Connecticut. The landscape is defined by its deep history of scattered settlements like Cornwall Center, Hitchcock Corners, and Cornwall Bridge, the latter serving as a vital crossing point on the Housatonic River alongside the New York New Haven and Hartford RR. Several family-named landmarks and cemeteries, including the Wright Cem and Allen Cem, provide significant data for genealogists tracing the local lineage. This survey preserves the footprint of a region heavily integrated with its natural resources, showing the extent of the Mohawk State Forest and the early layout of the Appalachian Trail. Features like Dudleytown Hill and the Coltsfoot Mountain range reflect a topography that directed development toward the valleys of Furnace Brook and the Hollenbeck River.