1950 Map of South Canaan

About this map

Falls Village serves as a primary western anchor for this mid-century survey, situated where the New York New Haven and Hartford railroad tracks follow the winding course of the Housatonic River. The landscape is defined by the heavy timber of the Housatonic State Forest and the scientific presence of the Yale University Forestry School near the eastern hills. Smaller crossroads and rural hamlets like South Canaan, Huntsville, and Cornwall Hollow are connected by a network of winding roads, while the Appalachian Trail traces a path across the heights of Music Mtn and Titus Mtn. For genealogists, the map is particularly helpful for locating rural burial sites such as St Patricks Cem, Sand Hill Cem, and Under Mountain Cem. The abundance of named peaks, including Bradford Mtn and Cobble Hill, illustrates the transition from river valley industry to highland conservation and education.