2024 Map of Durham

About this map

Metacomet Ridge dominates the western landscape of this Middlesex County quadrangle, a geologic spine that shapes the surrounding valleys and water systems. This corridor is defined by the Coginchaug River and its numerous tributaries, including Sawmill Brook and Parmelee Brook, which supported the early development of the village centers at Durham and Durham Center. The map preserves the placement of local historical sites, from the Old Durham Cem to the Mica Hill Cem, reflecting generations of settlement along the ridgelines. Further south, the terrain transitions toward the hills of Northford and the remote settlement of Rockland, where the Hammonasset River begins its course. Notable peaks like Beseck Mtn, Fowler Mtn, and Pistapaug Mtn overlook a complex network of reservoirs and ponds, including the deep waters of Lake Quonnipaug and Ulbrich Reservoir.