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1945 Map of Putnam

Name: 1945 Topographic Map of Putnam
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1945
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1945

About this map

The Quinebaug River and French River converge in this mid-1940s landscape, driving the industrial and social development of northeastern Connecticut. The city of Putnam serves as a central hub, anchored by institutions like Putnam Academy and the Day-Kimball Hospital. The influence of the New York New Haven and Hartford railroad is evident, threading through riverfront mill towns like Mechanicsville and Grosvenordale.

Educational history is particularly prominent across the Woodstock and Pomfret landscapes. From the collegiate grounds of Annhurst College to specialized sites like the Greek Orthodox Theological Sch and the Rectory Sch, the map reflects a region of significant academic concentration. Notable local landmarks including Roseland Park and the Putnam Landing Field provide insight into the recreational and early aviation infrastructure of the World War II era.