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2012 Map of Middle Haddam

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Middle Haddam
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Connecticut River serves as the central artery for this region, winding past riverside landings and industrial sites such as Cobalt Landing and the Eureka Mill. The landscape is characterized by its numerous hills and water bodies, ranging from the high elevations of Chestnut Hill and Bald Hill Range to the significant recreational and geographic landmark of Pocotopaug Lake in the northeast. This area maintains a strong connection to its 18th and 19th-century foundations, evidenced by the density of legacy burial sites including the Portland Burying Ground and Swedish Cem.

Institutional and community landmarks are well-represented, from Middlesex Community College in the west to several recreational grounds like Camp Ingersoll and Camp Sprague. The map details the transition between established settlements like Middle Haddam and Gildersleeve and more specialized sites like the reservoirs serving the asylum. Small clusters of industry and commerce are visible at Cobalt and Skinnerville, highlighting a local economy historically tied to both the river and the surrounding granite and mineral deposits.