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2021 Map of Norwalk South

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Norwalk South
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Long Island Sound shapes the lower reaches of Fairfield County, where the Norwalk River meets a complex archipelago of islands and inlets. This modern documentation of the shoreline reveals the dense residential and industrial fabric of Norwalk, Darien, and Saugatuck. The map details a landscape heavily influenced by both its maritime heritage and the Metro-North Railroad corridor, which bridges the local waterways. Significant civic and community landmarks include the Norwalk Courthouse and Norwalk Community College.

Genealogists and local historians can trace numerous burial grounds throughout the area, from the Veterans Cem and Spring Grove Cem in Noroton to the Hebrew Cem and Saint Pauls Cem further inland. The coastal topography is defined by prominent features such as Manresa Island, Wilson Point, and the Norwalk Islands, which protect Norwalk Harbor and the Sheffield Island Harbor. Smaller settlements like Rowayton, Tokeneke, and Shorehaven are clearly delineated, showing the modern arrangement of these established coastal neighborhoods.