1967 Map of Moodus

About this map

The Salmon River and its numerous tributaries, including the Blackledge River and Jeremy River, carve a complex landscape across the borderlands of Middlesex, Hartford, and New London Counties. This 1967 field-checked survey reveals a region defined by its water resources and transition from early industry to mid-century recreation. The Moodus Reservoir and Pocotopaug Lake anchor the eastern and western edges of the map, while smaller bodies like Pickerel Lake and Babcock Pond are scattered throughout the Salmon River State Forest. Traces of earlier transportation networks are visible in the Old Railroad Grade and the landmark Old Comstock Bridge. Settlement patterns are concentrated around Moodus, East Hampton, and North Westchester, supported by local institutions such as the Memorial Sch and numerous community burial grounds like St Bridgets Cem and Moodus Cem.