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2012 Map of Westford

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Westford
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Union and Westford anchor this portrait of Tolland County, showing a landscape defined by its high ridges and the winding networks of the Mount Hope River and Fenton River. The terrain is characterized by numerous family-named peaks such as Bald Hill, Snow Hill, and Walker Mountain, reflecting a long history of local landholding. Significant industrial and historical legacies are visible in labels like Lead Mine Hill and Lead Mine Brook, which hint at the mineral extraction that once took place in this corner of Connecticut.

Modern land use for recreation and conservation is evident through the presence of the June Norcross Webster Scout Reservation and the Brialee Campground. For researchers, the map provides precise locations for several historical resting places, including the Swamp Burying Ground and Moose Meadow Cem. The persistence of early settlement patterns is seen in the clustering of structures near the Union Lookout Tower and the small hamlet of Tinkerville along the western edge.