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1955 Map of New Milford

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of New Milford
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

Candlewood Lake dominates the western half of this Litchfield and Fairfield County landscape, its intricate shoreline of points and islands like Birch Point, Cedar Island, and Spear Point defining the residential character of the mid-20th century. The Housatonic River winds through the center, paralleled by the Conrail line and punctuated by the industry of the Sawmill and the Haviland Millpond. The transition from the river valley to the surrounding uplands is marked by prominent landmarks such as Boardman Mountain and Guarding Mountain.

Cultural and civic life is centered in New Milford, where the New Milford High School and Holy Cross Church serve the growing community. Further south, the creation of Lake Lillinonah and the preservation of the Pootatuck State Forest highlight the era's balance between infrastructure development and recreational spaces. The map details smaller settlements like Sherman and Lanesville, alongside older sites such as the Quaker Cemetery, offering a look at the region before late-century suburban expansion.