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1953 Map of Eastford

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of Eastford
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1964
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1964

About this map

Eastford and Phoenixville anchor this 1950s survey of eastern Connecticut, where the winding Still River and Bungee Brook dictate the settlement patterns of Windham Co. The landscape is a mosaic of conservation and early industry, defined by the extensive Nipmuck State Forest in the north and Natchaug State Forest in the south. These forests are punctuated by small hamlets and rural landmarks like the Red and White Sch and numerous burial grounds, including the Woodstock Central Cem and Spalding Cem.

Water-driven geography is prominent, featuring recreational and natural bodies like Crystal Pond and the headwaters of Bigelow Bk. The map captures the area as it transitioned through the mid-20th century, with scattered development along historic routes like Turnpike Road. Researchers can trace old family names through topographic features like Threemile Hill and Vinton Hill, alongside local institutions such as Camp Woodstock.