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1955 Map of Roxbury

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

USGS Topo · Published 1956

About this map

The Shepaug River carves a deep path through the center of this Litchfield County landscape, anchoring a network of small settlements and family-named hills during the mid-1950s. Communities like Roxbury and Bridgewater are depicted in detail, showing a rural economy still shaped by the valley’s topography and the legacy of the regional railroad. The presence of Roxbury Sta and the Gaging Sta along the river highlights the transition of the waterway from a commercial artery to a managed resource, while the nearby Shepaug Reservoir underscores the area's role in the regional water supply.

Local history is preserved in landmarks such as the Burnham Sch and the high vantage point of the Roxbury Fire Tower on Moosehorn Hill. Geologists and researchers can trace the rugged contours around Mine Hill and the unique landforms of The Clam Shell and Steep Rock. The map also documents long-standing social and agricultural boundaries, including numerous small burying grounds like Old Leavonworth Cem and Center Cem that reflect the deep roots of the local townships.