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1956 Map of West Torrington, 1984 Print
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1956 Map of West Torrington

USGS Topo · Published 1984

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John Browns Birthplace (Ruins) stands on Brandy Hill north of Torrington, marking the historical depth of this Litchfield County landscape. The area is characterized by high ridges like Ivy Mtn and Lucas Beech Hill, which overlook a complex network of reservoirs and brooks that feed the Naugatuck River and its branches. This mid-century survey captures a diverse institutional footprint, including the Junior Republic of Connecticut, the St Louis De Montfort Seminary, and the Litchfield School For Boys. Local infrastructure is well-defined by industrial and municipal markers such as the Litchfield Pumping Sta and several cemeteries including Old Middle Street Cem and Newfield Cem. The transition from the rural town of Goshen to the more densely settled Torrington is evident, showing how the river valleys shaped development in the foothills of the Berkshires.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1956
Date Published1984
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.8 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain