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1951 Map of Milford

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Milford
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1960
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1960

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The Housatonic River forms a natural divide between Fairfield and New Haven counties, serving as the backdrop for early 1950s coastal development. The New York New Haven and Hartford railroad tracks traverse the landscape, meeting at Naugatuck Junction just north of the Washington Bridge. Coastal life is defined by a sequence of beaches and points, from Milford Pt to Silver Beach, while Charles Island sits prominently in The Gulf.

Institutional landmarks like Arnold College and Fort Trumbull anchor the community's mid-century identity. Local history is preserved in sites such as Kings Highway Cem and the Milford Cem. Educational growth is evident through numerous neighborhood facilities, including the uniquely named Pumpkin Delight Sch and Walnut Beach Sch. The presence of the Bridgeport Municipal Airport and the newly added Connecticut Turnpike signal the era's shift toward increased regional connectivity.