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1956 Map of Litchfield

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Litchfield
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1958
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1958

About this map

Bantam Lake dominates the central landscape of this Litchfield County survey, serving as a focal point for the surrounding towns and hills. The settlement of Litchfield sits to the north, while the shoreline of the lake features landmarks such as Point Folly, Deer Island, and Sandy Beach. The map illustrates a transition in mid-century Connecticut land use, with the established borough connected to smaller villages like Lakeside and Morris via a growing network of state highways, including State Highway 63.

South of the lake, the Camp Columbia grounds and the Wamogo High School reflect the community's educational and recreational infrastructure. A sophisticated water management system is evident through the series of reservoirs in the east, including Pitch Reservoir, Morris Reservoir, and Wigwam Reservoir. To the west, the NY NH & H Railroad line skirts the edge of Bantam, highlighting the rail-to-road shift as highway routes begin to supersede older transit corridors in the post-war era.