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1956 Map of Ellsworth

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Ellsworth
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

Sharon Mountain and the high ridges of Litchfield County dominate this 1956 landscape, showing the rural character of northwestern Connecticut during the mid-20th century. The Housatonic River carves a deep valley along the eastern edge of the map, followed closely by the tracks of the Penn Central railroad. This river corridor serves as the primary artery for transportation, contrasting with the winding mountain roads like Guinea Road and Herrick Road that connect scattered hamlets.

Small agricultural and residential clusters such as Mitcheltown, South Ellsworth, and Pearson Corners are interspersed with significant conservation lands, including Macedonia Brook State Park and Kent Falls State Park. The legendary Appalachian Trail is traced as it traverses the rugged western slopes past St Johns Ledges. For local historians, the map preserves the locations of numerous family-named landmarks and several burying grounds including Bolland District Cem and Skiff Mtn Cem.