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1955 Map of New Milford, 1956 Print
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1955 Map of New Milford

USGS Topo · Published 1956

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The Housatonic River serves as the central artery of this mid-century Connecticut landscape, winding past the village of New Milford and under the Boardman Bridge. This era of the 1950s shows the region’s complex water management system, including the extensive Lake Candlewood and the Shepaug Reservoir east of the main town. The interaction between industrial growth and recreation is evident in the presence of the New York New Haven and Hartford railroad lines alongside Squantz Pond State Park and Pootatuck State Forest. Cultural landmarks like the Canterbury Sch and New Milford High Sch anchor the local community, while numerous cemeteries such as Holy Cross Cem and Quaker Cem provide essential data for genealogists tracking family roots in Litchfield and Fairfield counties. The varied terrain, from Boardman Mtn to the many coves and points of the lake, illustrates a classic New England valley during its postwar development.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1955
Date Published1956
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:31680
Physical Dimensions16.9 x 20.8 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain