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1956 Map of Litchfield, 1972 Print
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1956 Map of Litchfield

USGS Topo · Published 1972

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Bantam Lake anchors this mid-century topographic survey, its shoreline dotted with local landmarks like Point Folly and Sandy Beach. The surrounding Litchfield County landscape reveals a deliberate network of water management, with the Bantam River feeding into the lake while the Pitch Reservoir, Morris Reservoir, and Wigwam Reservoir system dominates the eastern hills. Small settlements such as Bantam, Morris, and Bethlehem provide a clear view of the area's residential development, connected by historic routes like Webster Road and Guernseytown Road. For those researching local history, the map preserves the locations of early burial grounds, including the Old Bethlehem Cem and West Cem, alongside mid-century civic infrastructure like the Wamogo High Sch and the State Police Radio Tower. Significant tracts of the Mattatuck State Forest remain undeveloped, contrasting with the active utility sites like the Dechlorination Sta near the reservoirs.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1956
Date Published1972
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24000
Physical Dimensions22 x 27 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain