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1955 Map of Putnam

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Putnam
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1988
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1988

About this map

The Quinebaug River corridor defines this portion of Windham County, where industrial and educational centers developed along its banks and surrounding hills. The city of Putnam serves as a dense hub of activity, supported by the Penn Central railroad and a network of secondary schools like Putnam Academy and Annhurst College. To the north, the industrial character of North Grosvenor Dale and Mechanicsville contrasts with the academic landscape of Woodstock, where Woodstock Academy and Roseland Lake create a distinct institutional and recreational focal point.

Infrastructure for the mid-century era is evident in the presence of the Woodstock Airport and Putnam Landing Field, alongside significant water management features like West Thompson Lake. The map details a transition between compact riverfront settlements and the upland ridges of Bull Hill and Chandler Hill, which are dotted with smaller rural hamlets including East Woodstock and Pomfret Center.