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1960 Map of Milford

Name: 1960 Topographic Map of Milford
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

Milford sits at the center of this coastal Connecticut landscape, where the Housatonic River meets Long Island Sound. The map illustrates a dense network of suburban growth and major transportation corridors, including the Connecticut Turnpike and the Penn Central railroad, which bisect the town. Along the shoreline, established beach communities like Silver Beach, Walnut Beach, and Laurel Beach define the local character, while the offshore Charles Island is connected to the mainland by the Bar.

Genealogists and local historians can trace civic foundations through landmarks such as Milford Cem and Kings Highway Cem, or the U S Coast Guard Sta Lighthouse at Stratford Point. To the west, the Bridgeport Municipal Airport and the industrial edges of Stratford contrast with the natural marshlands of Baldwin Swamp and the tidal flats surrounding Nells Island. The transition from historic town center to post-war expansion is clearly visible in the purple revisions showing new residential development.