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1961 Map of Deep River

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Deep River
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1964
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1964

About this map

Gillette Castle State Park dominates the high ground overlooking the Connecticut River, a central artery for the region's mid-century landscape. This survey, revised in the early 1960s, documents the established river towns of Deep River, Chester, and East Haddam during a period of steady growth. The New York New Haven and Hartford railroad line traces the western bank, linking riverfront settlements like Shailerville and Tylerville to the broader regional economy.

Genealogists will find significant value in the numerous documented burial sites, including the Mt Parnassus Burying Ground and Fountain Hill Cemetery. The map also captures several recreation and conservation landmarks, from the expansive Cockaponset State Forest to the island terrain of Selden Neck State Park. Local landmarks like the Nathan Hale-Ray Sch and the Old Cove Burying Ground reflect the deep civic and historical roots of these Middlesex County communities.