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1956 Map of South Canaan

USGS Topo · Published 1989

About this map

Falls Village and the valley of the Housatonic River anchor this mid-century survey of the Litchfield hills. The landscape is defined by the sharp contrast between the industrial corridor of the Penn Central railroad and the expansive reaches of the Housatonic State Forest. High elevations such as Bradford Mtn and Canaan Mountain overlook a network of small settlements and educational sites, including the Yale University Forestry School and the Regional High Sch near the river. Significant local history is preserved in several rural burial grounds like 1st Patricks Cem and Sand Hill Cem. The inclusion of the Appalachian Trail winding through the terrain, alongside water bodies like Wangum Lake and Robbins Swamp, illustrates a mid-century balance between working timberlands, rail-based transportation, and the growing recreational importance of the Connecticut highlands.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1956
Date Published1989
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24000
Physical Dimensions21.9 x 26.8 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain