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1951 Map of Milford

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Milford
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1959
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1959

About this map

Milford dominates this mid-century shoreline survey, situated at the confluence of the Housatonic River and Long Island Sound. The map illustrates a period of significant post-war infrastructure, featuring the Merritt Parkway and Wilbur Cross Parkway crossing the northern landscape, while the New York New Haven and Hartford railroad maintains its critical coastal corridor through Naugatuck Junction. Residential expansion is evident in the burgeoning neighborhoods of Forest Heights, Rivercliff, and Morningside.

Coastal geography is highly detailed, from the protective reach of Stratford Point to the marshy environs of Milford Pt. Notable local landmarks include the historic Fort Trumbull and offshore Charles Island, alongside numerous community hubs like Pumpkin Delight Sch and St Anns Sch. The map also captures the ecological character of the area, labeling extensive wetlands such as Mohawk Swamp and Dismal Swamp that have historically shaped the development of the Connecticut coast.