2012 Map of New Hartford

About this map

Barkhamsted Reservoir dominates the central corridor of this Litchfield and Hartford County region, marking a landscape defined by significant water management and rural settlement patterns. The massive reservoir and the adjacent Lake McDonough to the south create a central axis flanked by ridges like Pine Mountain and Ratlum Mountain. Historically significant points of interest are scattered throughout the hills, including the civic and religious sites of Barkhamsted Center and the village of Pleasant Valley along the W Br Farmington River. Local history is anchored by several burial grounds, such as the Riverside Cem and Barkhamsted Cem, which provide essential touchpoints for genealogical research. The map also traces the winding courses of Cherry Brook and Roaring Brook, reflecting the complex drainage system of this upland Connecticut terrain during the early 21st century.