2015 Map of Durham

About this map

Metacomet Ridge dominates the western topography of this Central Connecticut landscape, creating a dramatic corridor of peaks including Beseck Mtn, Fowler Mtn, and Pistapaug Mtn. The town of Durham and Durham Center serve as the primary hubs, surrounded by a complex network of reservoirs and ponds like Ulbrich Reservoir and Quonnipaug Lake. The agricultural and rural character of the area is evident through landmarks such as the Maplewood Farm Airport and the scattered settlements of Rockland and Beaver Head Corner. Extensive water management systems are visible through the Menunkatuck Reservoir and numerous brooks, including Sawmill Brook and Parmalee Brook, which drain the varied terrain. This map records the modern configuration of historic land divisions and cemeteries like Bluff Head Cem amidst the protected ridges.