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1951 Map of Sherwood Point

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Sherwood Point
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1952
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1952

About this map

The coastal neighborhood of Saugatuck and the residential clusters of Compo Hills define this mid-century survey of the Connecticut shoreline. Settlement is concentrated along the western bank of the Saugatuck River, where the Westport Sta serves as a vital transit link near Hale Court. The landscape transitions from the developed streets of Compo to the preserved coastal wetlands and beaches of Sherwood Island State Park, illustrating the early 1950s balance between suburban growth and public shoreline access.

Offshore, the map details a complex maritime environment within Long Island Sound, reaching south to the state boundary between Connecticut and New York. Navigational hazards such as Cockenoe Reef and Cockenoe Shoal surround the prominent Cockenoe Island, while smaller landmarks like Peck Ledge and Goose Island mark the approaches to Cockenoe Harbor. The presence of the Yacht Basin and numerous named points like Cedar Point and Frost Pt emphasize the area's long-standing nautical character.