1952 Map of Wales

About this map

Brimfield and the surrounding borderlands of Massachusetts and Connecticut appear here in a post-war revision reflecting a landscape of recreational waters and protected woodlands. The map captures the heart of the Quinebaug River valley, where the Quinebaug River feeds into Holland Pond and the expansive Hamilton Reservoir, a major geographic fixture that spans the southern reaches of the quadrangle. These water bodies, along with smaller features like Lake George and Lost Lake, define the character of the region as a mid-century summer destination, evidenced by the Springfield Boys Camp and Springfield Girls Camp.