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2018 Map of Durham

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Durham
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Durham and Durham Center serve as the primary population centers on this 2018 survey, situated within a landscape defined by the prominent Metacomet Ridge. This geologic spine creates a series of distinctive peaks including Beseck Mtn, Pistapaug Mtn, and Totoket Mtn, which dictate the local drainage patterns for the Coginchaug River and Hammonasset River. The western portion of the map is dominated by a chain of water bodies such as the Ulbrich Reservoir and Spring Brook Reservoir, while the low-lying Durham Meadows indicates the hydrologic importance of the central valley.

Outdoor recreation and conservation are evident through the extensive New England National Scenic Trail, which threads through many of the region's most significant landmarks, including the Broomstick Ledges and Bluff Head. For local historians and genealogists, the map identifies small settlements like Rockland and East Sugarloaf, and points of interest such as the Bluff Head Cem and Maplewood Farm Airport, illustrating the mixture of agricultural heritage and modern utility in this part of Connecticut.