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1955 Map of Putnam

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Putnam
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1956
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1956

About this map

Putnam and its surrounding mill towns are centers of industry and education along the Quinebaug River in the mid-1950s. The landscape is defined by the heavy rail presence of the New York New Haven and Hartford railroad, which links the commercial centers of North Grosvenor Dale and Grosvenor Dale with the regional hub of Putnam. Higher education and specialized institutions are prominent across the quadrangle, including the historic Woodstock Academy, Annhurst College, and the Day Kimball Hospital complex.

The topography transitions from the river valley to prominent heights like Chandler Hill and Prospect Hill. Rural life in Woodstock and Pomfret is marked by numerous water bodies such as Roseland Lake and Wappaquasset Pond, while the Roseland Park Golf Course and Putnam Country Club reflect the era's recreational development. Numerous cemeteries and local schools provide essential anchor points for researchers tracing the mid-century social fabric of Windham County.