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2021 Map of Mount Carmel

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Mount Carmel
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Mt Carmel and the surrounding highlands of New Haven County anchor this modern study of south-central Connecticut. The landscape is defined by its water management and educational landmarks, featuring the extensive grounds of Quinnipiac University alongside significant bodies of water like Lake Watrous, Lake Bethany, and the Farm Brook Reservoir. The topography transitions from the peaks of West Rock Ridge and High Rock to the developed corridors of Hamden and Centerville.

Genealogists will find a high density of burial sites across the region, from the Central Burying Grounds in the south to the Hillside Cem in Cheshire. Historical settlement patterns are preserved through named landmarks such as Richards Corner, Ives Corner, and Meeting House Hill, illustrating the evolution of these towns from early Connecticut crossroads into contemporary suburban and academic centers.