1955 Map of New Preston
USGS Topo · Published 1958About this map
Washington Depot and the surrounding villages of the Litchfield Hills are captured here during a period of post-war stability in the mid-1950s. The landscape is defined by the winding course of the Shepaug River and the steep elevations of the Berkshires' southern reaches, including Mount Rat and Baldwin Hill. Education and recreation appear as central local institutions, evidenced by the grounds of the Gunnery Sch, Rumsey Hall Sch, and the Washington Golf Course. The shoreline of Waramaug Lake is notably developed with specific landings like Cheeree Point and Marks Hollow Point, while conservation areas such as Wyantenock State Forest and Mt Tom State Park preserve the wooded heights. For genealogists, the map identifies small rural burial grounds like Judea Cem and the distinct neighborhoods of Church Hill and Lower Church Hill.
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Editions of this 1955 New Preston Map
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