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2015 Map of Long Hill

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Long Hill
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

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Shelton and the surrounding Fairfield County uplands are defined by a complex network of waterways and reservoirs, most notably the Housatonic River and the large Isinglass Reservoir. This landscape is characterized by a high density of family and community cemeteries, such as the Walker Farm Cem and Cutlers Farm Cem, which point to the area's deep-rooted agricultural history. The transition from rural homesteads to suburban residential development is evident in the layout of settlements like Huntington, Monroe, and White Hills.

The presence of numerous hills, including Moose Hill, Walnut Tree Hill, and Booth Hill, suggests a varied topography that influenced the placement of early farms and modern infrastructure. Water management for the growing region is represented by features like the Means Brook Reservoir and Pinewood Lake, while the concentration of cemeteries like Gate of Heaven Cem reflects the evolving social and religious geography of the Greater Bridgeport area.