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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

Candlewood Lake dominates the central landscape, showing the complex shoreline and numerous islands of this massive man-made reservoir shortly after its creation. The topography follows the Housatonic River valley, where the New Haven and Hartford RR traces the riverbank through the regional hub of New Milford. Notable industrial and infrastructure markers include The Lime Kiln near Boardman Bridge, a Hydroelectric Plant, and the Candlewood Lookout Tower perched on the ridge of Green Pond Mtn.

Smaller settlements and rural institutions are well-represented, from the Sherman Ch in the west to the Canterbury Sch overlooking the town. Genealogists and local historians can locate several burying grounds, including Holy Cross Cem and Quaker Cem near Lanesville. The map also details the southern reaches of Pootatuck State Forest and the recreational development at Squantz Pond State Park, reflecting the mid-century shift toward the lake as a central geographic feature.