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1951 Map of New Milford

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of New Milford
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1951
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1951

About this map

The Housatonic River and the massive expanse of Candlewood Lake dominate this Litchfield County landscape, reflecting the post-war balance between industrial heritage and emerging recreational use. In the town of New Milford, the New York New Haven and Hartford railroad tracks follow the river valley, passing the Hydroelectric Plant and local industry like the Lime Kiln near Boardman Bridge.

Evidence of the area's older rural character remains through labels for the Boardman Sch, Park Lane Sch, and the Quaker Cem in Lanesville. The map captures the significant shoreline developments of New Milford Bay and Vaughns Neck, while inland terrain features like Candlewood Mountain and Boardman Mtn rise above the valley. Public lands including Pootatuck State Forest and Squantz Pond State Park are clearly delineated, marking the preservation of the hills surrounding the reservoirs.