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2015 Map of Guilford

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Guilford
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Guilford and the south central Connecticut coastline are characterized by a complex network of glacial ponds, tidal inlets, and offshore island chains. The rocky archipelago of The Thimbles, including Bear Island and Horse Island, dominates the Long Island Sound approach near the stone-quarrying history of Stony Creek. Inland, the landscape rises through ancient settlements like Nut Plains and Podunk, where the East River and West River drain toward the coast.

Tracing the heritage of this region reveals numerous historical burial grounds, such as Alderbrook Cem and Saint Johns Cem, situated along transit corridors like the Boston Post Rd. The distribution of small mill ponds, including the notably named Witch Hazel Millpond and Spinning Mill Brook, reflects the early industrial reliance on local water power. From the granite points of Sachem Head to the rural expanses of North Guilford, this survey documents the enduring settlement patterns of a coastal Connecticut community.