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1968 Map of Guilford

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Guilford
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1988
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1988

About this map

Guilford is the coastal centerpiece of this mid-century survey, showcasing a shoreline defined by the rugged geometry of Hoadley Neck, Sachem Head, and the scattered Thimble Islands in Long Island Sound. The town's historical infrastructure is well-preserved here, from the Guilford Sta along the Amtrak line to the dense cluster of civic buildings including the Jr High Sch and Afterbrook Cem. The presence of Town Millpond and Witch Hazel Millpond near the center indicates the importance of local water power in the area's development.

To the north, the landscape shifts into the wooded hills of Cockaponset State Forest, where the transition from saltwater marshes to upland ponds like Maupas Pond and Kelsey Pond is evident. Scattered rural settlements such as North Guilford and North Madison maintain their own distinct identities with local landmarks like Our Lady of Grace Monastery and North Madison Cem, providing a detailed view of New Haven County's inland expansion during this era.