1956 Map of Cornwall

About this map

The Housatonic River carves a deep valley along the western edge of this Litchfield County landscape, shadowed by the New York New Haven and Hartford RR. This mid-century survey documents a region of small, interconnected hamlets such as West Cornwall, Cornwall Bridge, and Cornwall Center, set against the backdrop of extensive public lands like Housatonic State Forest and Mohawk State Park. Significant hiking routes, including the Appalachian Trail and Mattatuck Trail, weave through the elevations of Mohawk Mtn and Dudleytown Hill. Local genealogy and land use are well-preserved through numerous family-named corners like Emmons Corners and Kellogg Corners, as well as small graveyards including Cornwall Cem and West Side Cem. The eastern portion is dominated by the waters of Tyler Lake and the settlement of West Goshen, illustrating the rural character of northern Connecticut before major modern expansion.