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1904 Map of New Milford

Name: 1904 Topographic Map of New Milford
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1935
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1935

About this map

The Housatonic River corridor defines the western reaches of this Litchfield County landscape, serving as a primary artery for both transportation and industry at the turn of the century. The New York New Haven and Hartford railroad, specifically its Berkshire Division, follows the river's winding course, connecting settlements like Kent Furnace, Gaylordsville, and the regional hub of New Milford. These rail connections supported local enterprise and agricultural trade before the era of modern highways.

Further east, the terrain is shaped by the Shepaug River and Lake Waramaug, where smaller communities such as Washington Depot and New Preston flourished. The map details a period when rural postal service and rail travel were central to community life, evidenced by labels for West Morris P.O. and Morris Station. Higher elevations such as Mt Tom and Mine Hill break the undulating valley topography, illustrating the varied geography that defined Connecticut's interior during this late 19th-century survey period.