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1956 Map of Thomaston

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Thomaston
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1961
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1961

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The Naugatuck River carves a deep industrial and transit corridor through the Litchfield hills, anchored by the manufacturing centers of Thomaston and Terryville. The New York New Haven and Hartford railroad tracks follow the river's tight bends, passing through Reynolds Bridge and Fluteville, while a significant engineering feat, the Terryville Tunnel, pierces the high ground to the east.

Upland from the valley floor, the landscape transitions into the wooded ridges of the Mattatuck State Forest, dotted with mid-century landmarks like the Mount Tobe Airport and the secluded Roraback Lodge. Local history is preserved in sites such as the Holt School and Hillside Cemetery, while the terrain's character is marked by features like Eagle Rock and the Leatherman Cave. This era shows a complex water management system, with numerous reservoirs including Bristol Reservoir No. 6 and Terryville Reservoir No. 3 serving the growing hilltop communities.