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1955 Map of Putnam

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Putnam
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1967
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1967

About this map

The industrial and educational hub of Putnam anchors this mid-century landscape, where the Quinebaug River and the French River converge. The urban core is densely settled, while the surrounding hills like Bull Hill and Prospect Hill maintain a mix of wooded terrain and established academic institutions. Educational landmarks are prominent across the quadrangle, from Annhurst College and Woodstock Academy to the Tourtellotte Sch in North Grosvenor Dale.

Transportation infrastructure reflects the era's reliance on the New York New Haven and Hartford railroad, which parallels the river valleys. Local recreation and aviation are represented by the Roseland Park Golf Course near Roseland Lake and the small Putnam Landing Field. Small textile and mill villages such as Mechanicsville and Harrisville show the enduring footprint of river-based industry in Windham County during the 1950s.