2021 Map of Roxbury

About this map

The Shepaug River carves a winding course through this Litchfield County landscape, anchoring a series of historic settlements including Roxbury, Paquabaug, and Roxbury Station. The terrain is defined by dramatic elevations such as Steep Rock and the curiously named Horse Heaven, while the industrial past is etched into the land at Mine Hill. In the southern portion of the quadrangle, the river drops through Roxbury Falls, a focal point near the border with New Haven County. Local heritage is well-preserved through several burial grounds, including Old Leavonworth Cem and Center Cem, alongside the Roxbury Church. The transition from traditional agriculture to modern aviation is visible at Good Hill Farm-Airport, while numerous brooks like Battle Swamp Brook and Moosehorn Brook feed into the primary river valley, illustrating the complex drainage patterns of this upland region.