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1968 Map of Guilford

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Guilford
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1970
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1970

About this map

Cockaponset State Forest dominates the inland landscape of this coastal survey, where the rocky terrain of Moose Hill and Walnut Hill meets the complex shoreline of Long Island Sound. The town of Guilford sits as a central hub, connected by the Connecticut Turnpike and the Penn Central railroad, with the Guilford Sta serving as a key transit point. The coastal geography is particularly intricate, featuring a dense cluster of named islands and points including Leetes Island, Sachem Head, and Horse Island.

Industry and community life are marked by the presence of a Quarry near Stony Creek and numerous civic institutions. Genealogists and local historians can locate several burial grounds, such as St Johns Cem and Alderbrook Cem, alongside unique religious landmarks like Our Lady of Grace Monastery. The map also preserves the memory of local water-powered industry at Witch Hazel Millpond and the dispersed settlements of Nut Plains and North Madison.