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1964 Map of Durham

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Durham
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1986
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1986

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Durham and Durham Center serve as the primary residential hubs on this landscape, clustered near the Allyn Millpond and the winding Coginchaug River. The terrain is defined by a series of north-south ridges, including Beseck Mountain and the prominent Bluff Head, which overlooks the deep waters of Quonnipaug Lake. This mid-century survey illustrates a region where local agriculture and community landmarks, such as Korn Sch and the Mica Hill Cem, coexist with the extensive wooded tracts of the Cockaponet State Forest.

Water management and conservation are central to the area's layout, evidenced by the Menunkatuck Reservoir and the Genesee Tunnel in the south. The transition from industrial traces like a Quarry near the Conrail line to recreational spaces like Millers Pond State Park highlights the evolving use of the Middlesex County uplands. Remote corners like Beaver Head Corner and East Sugarloaf provide specific points of interest for those tracing the historical boundaries of Guilford and Madison.