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2018 Map of South Canaan

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of South Canaan
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Falls Village sits as a primary center of activity along the Housatonic River, where the landscape transitions into the high elevations of Canaan Mtn and Bradford Mtn. This 2018 survey reveals a terrain defined by steep ridges and complex water systems, including the Hollenbeck River winding through the valley floor. The area is marked by numerous family and community burial grounds such as Root Cem, Under Mountain Cem, and Sedgwick Cem, offering significant value for genealogical research in Litchfield County.

The Appalachian National Scenic Trail traverses the western ridges, passing through Battle Hill and Lookout Point before crossing the river. Smaller settlements like South Canaan, Amesville, and Huntsville remain connected by a network of historic roads including Under Mountain Rd and S Canaan Rd. This map captures the region's enduring rural character, where large protected wetlands like Robbins Swamp and Red Spruce Swamp persist alongside scattered hillside farms and residences.