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1955 Map of New Milford

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of New Milford
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1979
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1979

About this map

The Housatonic River carves a deep valley through Litchfield County, anchoring the town of New Milford as it appeared in the mid-20th century. This area shows a landscape defined by the transition from industrial water power to recreational development, particularly around the northern reaches of Candlewood Lake. Evidence of early industry remains at The Lime Kiln and Haviland Millpond, while the rail corridor of the Penn Central tracks follows the river’s winding course past Boardman Bridge.

Educational and spiritual foundations are visible in the many community landmarks, from the Boardman Sch to the Canterbury Sch and the Sherman Ch. The map details the complex shoreline of the lake, including Deer Island and Vaughns Neck, alongside state-managed lands like Pootatuck State Forest. These features illustrate the mid-century character of western Connecticut, where small settlements like Wellsville and Lanesville are surrounded by prominent peaks such as Candlewood Mountain and Aspetuck Hill.