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1893 Map of New Milford

Name: 1893 Topographic Map of New Milford
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1898
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1898

About this map

The Housatonic River carves a deep valley through the Litchfield hills, serving as the industrial and transportation artery for the region at the close of the nineteenth century. Along its banks, the Housatonic Railroad connects a series of riverfront settlements, including Gaylordsville, Merwinsville, and the regional hub of New Milford. The landscape is defined by its dramatic relief, where steep summits like Mt Tom and Bear Hill rise above the winding Aspetuck River and Shepaug River.

Evidence of the area's early industrial and agricultural foundations is found at Mine Hill and near the historic crossings at Boardman Bridge. Smaller upland villages such as Washington Green and New Preston are clustered near water bodies like Lake Waramaug, indicating a shift toward the recreational and residential character that would define these towns in later years. The map also captures several rail stops including Washington Station and Morris Station, which facilitated the movement of goods and people before the modern road network arrived.