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1956 Map of West Torrington, 1966 Print
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1956 Map of West Torrington

USGS Topo · Published 1966

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John Browns Birthplace (Ruins) sits among the hills of Torrington on this 1956 revision, marking a site of significant national historical importance. The map captures the transitional character of the mid-century landscape, where the industrial core of Torrington meets the educational and agricultural lands of Litchfield and Goshen. A dense concentration of specialized institutions is evident, including the Junior Republic Of Connecticut, the Litchfield School For Boys, and the St Louis De Montfort Seminary, suggesting an era when this region served as a major center for private education and social services. Hydrological management for the growing population is clearly visible through features like the Hart Reservoir, Whist Pond, and the Pumping Station near Pie Hill. From the Naugatuck River valley to the heights of Ivy Mtn State Park, the map documents a network of rural roads and emerging suburban clusters like Drakeville and Newberry Corner.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1956
Date Published1966
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24000
Physical Dimensions20.5 x 27.1 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain