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1983 Map of Westford

Name: 1983 Topographic Map of Westford
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

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Nipmuck State Forest and Natchaug State Forest dominate this landscape on the border of Tolland and Windham Counties, revealing a region defined by its conservation areas and water resources. The 1980s terrain is characterized by a high concentration of named ponds and brooks, including Lake Chaffee and the winding East Branch Mount Hope River. For genealogists and local historians, several burial sites are documented, such as the Swamp Burying Ground and Moose Meadow Cem near Willington.

The settlement pattern reflects a rural character centered around small hubs like Union and Westford. Notable landmarks like the Radio Tower on Snow Hill and the June Norcross Webster Scout Reservation highlight the mid-century land use of this northeastern Connecticut corner. The presence of Lead Mine Hill and several gravel pits suggests the historical importance of local geology and small-scale resource extraction in the hills of Ashford.