2012 Map of Tolland Center

About this map

West New Boston and New Boston sit along the upper reaches of the Clam River, marking a landscape defined by its complex hydrology and high-elevation terrain on the Massachusetts-Connecticut border. This 2012 survey illustrates the extensive water management systems of the region, anchored by the massive Colebrook River Lake and its northern extension, the West Branch Reservoir. These man-made bodies of water dominate the central valley, surrounded by significant peaks such as Mount Prospect, Burgess Mountain, and Hanging Mountain. To the west, the Clam River Watershed Reservoir and Pelton Reservoir further emphasize the area's role in regional water security. Local history is preserved in the scattered smaller settlements like Tolland Center and North Colebrook, as well as in smaller burial grounds like Roberts Cem and Dubois Cem. The geography is also home to recreational and youth organizations, evidenced by Camp Jewell near Lake Triangle and Camp Spruce Hill overlooking Victory Lake.