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1952 Map of Middle Haddam

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Middle Haddam
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1953
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1953

About this map

The Connecticut River winds through this mid-century landscape, defining the boundaries between Portland, Middletown, and Haddam. This survey documents a period of established riverfront industry and local infrastructure, showing the New York New Haven and Hartford railroad following the river’s curves and cutting inland toward East Hampton. The map is particularly detailed regarding local landmarks and institutions, including St Clements Castle and multiple scouting locations like Camp Sprague and Camp Terramugus.

Genealogists and local historians will find significant value in the distribution of burial sites, from the Portland Burying Ground to the Swedish Cem and several landing cemeteries near the water. The map preserves the placement of small hamlets and landings such as Maromas, Gildersleeve, and Middle Haddam, alongside prominent geographic features like Pocotopaug Lake and the Bald Hill Range, providing a clear view of the region's topography before modern suburban expansion.