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1953 Map of Spring Hill

USGS Topo · Published 1955

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The University of Connecticut campus at Storrs serves as a major hub on this mid-century survey, surrounded by the agricultural and woodland landscapes of northern Tolland County. The region is defined by a series of north-south valleys carved by the Fenton River, Mount Hope River, and Natchaug River, which converge toward the Willimantic Reservoir in the south. These waterways supported early industrial hamlets such as Gurleyville, Atwoodville, and Mansfield Hollow, while the higher ridges provided ground for settlements like Spring Hill and Wormwood Hill. Along the southern edge, the New York New Haven and Hartford railroad cuts through North Windham, tracing the lower valley floor. Local family names are preserved across the landscape in sites like Hillside Cem and Knowlton Pond, while the expansive Natchaug State Forest dominates the eastern hills.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1953
Date Published1955
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:31,680
Physical Dimensions15.1 x 20.6 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain