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1952 Map of Middle Haddam

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Middle Haddam
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1959
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1959

About this map

The Connecticut River dominates this mid-century survey as it curves past Gildersleeve Island and through The Straits, framing the development of industrial and social life in Middlesex County. The landscape is a mix of rugged hills like Strickland Hill and Chestnut Hill, interspersed with several reservoirs and small ponds, including Pocotopaug Lake and Great Hill Pond. Settlements such as Portland, East Hampton, and Middle Haddam are shown in detail, revealing a community structure built around river access and the New York New Haven and Hartford railroad line.

Genealogists will find significant value in the numerous burial sites documented, from the Swedish Cem and Portland Burying Ground to the Old Rock Landing Cem. Landmarks like St Clements Castle and the Eureka Mill highlight the area's architectural and industrial heritage, while the presence of several camps, such as the Noyes Sch Camp for Girl Scouts and Camp Sprague, suggests the region's importance for mid-century recreation and youth organizations.