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1956 Map of Torrington

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Torrington
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1970
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1970

About this map

Industrial development and rural Litchfield County landscapes meet in this mid-century survey of the Torrington area. The urban core of the city is detailed with landmarks like the Armory and various local schools including Wolcott Sch and South Sch. Extending outward from the Naugatuck River valley, the map reveals a terrain of prominent peaks such as Burr Mtn and Cotton Hill, punctuated by numerous reservoirs and recreational spaces like Paugnut State Forest and Camp Pioneer.

Genealogists will find a wealth of local landmarks, from the Hillside Cemetery and North Cem to rural meeting houses like Torringford Ch. The settlement pattern follows the rugged geography of the region, connecting smaller communities such as Harwinton, Bakersville, and Maple Hollow. The presence of an Abandoned railroad grade near Burrville and Burr Pond reflects the shifting transportation priorities of the era as the state's highway network expanded.