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1956 Map of Norfolk

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Norfolk
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1965
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1965

About this map

Norfolk sits as a central hub in this mid-century portrait of Litchfield County, where the southern reaches of the Berkshires create a landscape defined by significant elevation changes and numerous water bodies. The terrain is anchored by peaks like Dutton Mtn and Canaan MTN, while the Mad River and Blackberry River carve paths through the highlands. To the south and east, the transition from forest to settlement is marked by clusters of local history, including Winchester Center PO and the scattered homes of North Goshen.

Conservation and recreation appear well-established by this era, with large tracts dedicated to Haystack Mtn State Park, Dennis Hill State Park, and the Algonquin State Forest. Genealogists will find several small burial grounds documented, such as Grantville Cem and Hall Meadow Cem, which sit alongside family-named landmarks like Tibbals Hill and Riggs Hill. The map also captures the seasonal character of the region through sites like Camp Wa-nee and the Norfolk Country Club.