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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 industrial and educational hub of Putnam serves as the center of this 1943 survey, where the Quinebaug River and French River meet. The landscape is defined by its institutional character, featuring Annhurst College, Putnam Academy, and the Pomfret Sch. To the south, the Greek Orthodox Theological Sch and St Roberts Hall indicate the area's rich religious and academic history.

Rail infrastructure is dominated by the New York New Haven and Hartford railroad, which traces the river valleys through settlements like Mechanicsville and Grosvenordale. Small-scale aviation is represented by the Putnam Landing Field, while community spaces like Roseland Park on Roseland Lake and numerous local burial grounds, including Swiss Cem and Upham Cem, provide a detailed look at the mid-century social fabric of Windham County.