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1951 Map of Torrington

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Torrington
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1951
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1951

About this map

The Naugatuck River and its East Branch anchor the industrial and residential core of Torrington, where the New York New Haven and Hartford railroad tracks parallel the valley floor. This 1951 edition shows the city in a period of postwar stability, featuring landmarks like the Armory, North Sch, and the Radio Tower (WTOR). Outside the urban center, the landscape transitions into the wooded uplands of Paugnut State Forest and the agricultural reaches of Harwinton.

Genealogists will find a wealth of local landmarks including Hillside Cemetery, Sons of Jacob Cem, and the rural Torringford Ch. The eastern portion of the map is defined by the Nepaug Reservoir and Nepaug Marsh, illustrating the importance of water management for the region. Smaller clusters like Bakersville and Maple Hollow persist as distinct crossroads, while leisure sites such as Camp Berkshire and Camp Pioneer reflect the area's role as a retreat for nearby populations.