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1954 Map of Guilford

USGS Topo · Published 1966

About this map

The New York New Haven and Hartford railroad cuts a vital path across this coastal landscape, connecting the town center of Guilford with its outlying maritime settlements. This mid-century survey captures the shoreline before later development intensified, showing the intricate cluster of the Thimble Islands and the rocky points of Sachem Head and Leetes Island. Inland, the terrain is dominated by the sprawling Cockaponset State Forest, where elevations rise toward Cranberry Hill and Race Hill. The map documents a community in transition, balancing its agricultural roots in places like Nut Plains and North Guilford with the modern arrival of the Connecticut Turnpike. Local landmarks such as the Guilford Sta, Melissa Jones Sch, and the Monastery near North Madison provide specific touchpoints for genealogists tracing family history in the hills and harbors of southern New Haven County.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1954
Date Published1966
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions20.6 x 28 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain