1955 Map of Danielson

About this map

The Quinebaug River and Fivemile River valley corridor anchor this mid-century survey of Windham County, showing the industrial and transportation nexus of Danielson and its neighboring villages. The landscape is a mix of dense valley settlements like Dayville and Attawaugan contrasted with the forested high ground of Natchaug State Forest and Putnam Wolf Den State Park to the west. Evidence of the region's transport evolution is clear, with the Penn Central railroad tracks running parallel to the newer Connecticut Turnpike. Local history is captured through specific community landmarks, including the Sacred Heart Convent, the Pomfret Community School, and several rural burial grounds such as St Joseph Cemetery and South Cemetery. The 1970 photorevisions, shown in purple, document the expanding residential footprints near Alexander Lake and the commercial development along the major highway interchanges.