1960 Map of Westport

About this map

Coastal development and mid-century suburban expansion define this landscape during a period of significant growth along Long Island Sound. The map documents the intricate transportation corridor of the Connecticut Turnpike, Merritt Parkway, and the New York New Haven and Hartford Railroad as they weave through Fairfield, Westport, and Southport. Beyond the bustling town centers of Mill Plain and Lyons Plain, the interior is characterized by a series of massive water projects, including the Hemlock Reservoir, Aspetuck Reservoir, and Saugatuck Reservoir, which reshaped the local topography.