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1952 Map of Stafford Springs

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Stafford Springs
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1966
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1966

About this map

Stafford Springs serves as the focal point for this mid-century survey of the Tolland County highlands, where the Central Vermont railroad follows the winding path of the Middle River. The landscape is defined by its industrial and agricultural heritage, shown through the cluster of villages like Staffordville, Hydeville, and Stafford that once thrived on river power and rail connections. To the west, the waters of Crystal Lake and the Skungamaug River drainage show a different character of seasonal recreation and conservation.

Local history researchers can trace numerous family and community landmarks, from the Stafford St Cem and Old Stafford Street Cem to the local Fairgrounds. The topography is punctuated by named elevations such as Buff Cap Hill and Tolland Hill, while large tracts of the Nye-Holman State Forest and Shenipsit State Forest indicate the early 1950s commitment to forest preservation in northern Connecticut.