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1945 Map of Middle Haddam

Name: 1945 Topographic Map of Middle Haddam
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1945
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1945

About this map

The Connecticut River carves a deep, winding path through this mid-century landscape, passing through the narrow passage of The Straits and beneath landmarks like St Clements Castle. Settlement patterns in the 1940s are concentrated in Portland, East Hampton, and Middle Haddam, with the New York New Haven and Hartford railroad providing a vital corridor for commerce and travel. The area is heavily marked by its granite and brownstone history, with numerous hills like Indian Hill and White Rocks overlooking the water.

Local history and genealogy are well-represented by an array of burial sites, including the Swedish Cem, Portland Burying Ground, and the Old Rock Landing Cem. Recreational and institutional life is anchored by Pocotopaug Lake and various youth facilities such as Camp Sprague and the Camp Terramuggus boy scout camp. The map also captures the early state park development at Hurd State Park and the specialized infrastructure of the Asylum Reservoirs.