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1960 Map of Milford

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

USGS Topo · Published 1960

About this map

The Housatonic River serves as the primary boundary between Stratford and Milford, defining a landscape where coastal living meets postwar infrastructure. Along the shoreline, a string of established beach communities including Myrtle Beach, Walnut Beach, and Laurel Beach look out toward Charles Island and Long Island Sound. The inland character is dominated by the emerging highway network of the mid-century, with the Merritt Parkway, Wilbur Cross Parkway, and Connecticut Turnpike slicing through older settlements.

Evidence of local development is found in the numerous schools like Chapel St Sch and landmarks such as the US Coast Guard Sta Lighthouse at Stratford Point. Traditional transport is still represented by the New York New Haven and Hartford railroad, which parallels the Boston Post Road. Swamplands like Black Swamp and Dismal Swamp persist amidst the suburban expansion, while industrial pockets are marked by several Gravel Pit operations near the river.