1904 Map of New Milford

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The Housatonic River and its parallel New York New Haven and Hartford RR (Berkshire Division) dominate the western landscape of Litchfield County at the turn of the twentieth century. Industrial history is evident at Kent Furnace and Mine Hill, while the rail corridor supports distinct commercial hubs such as Washington Depot and Morris Station. Higher elevations around The Pinnacle and Mt Tom surround the early recreational and residential centers of Lake Waramaug and New Preston. This era reflects a transition where traditional Connecticut agriculture and early industry at Merwinsville met the emerging influence of the railroad. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named features like Spooner Hill and Peet Hill, or locate the specific placement of the West Morris P.O. and the vanished crossroads of Merryall.