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1960 Map of Westport

Name: 1960 Topographic Map of Westport
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1969
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1969

About this map

Westport and Fairfield are shown during a period of significant mid-century suburban expansion, defined by the winding paths of the Merritt Parkway and the Connecticut Turnpike. The landscape is a mix of established coastal settlements and inland residential growth, with the New York New Haven and Hartford Railroad providing the vital transit link through Southport. Educational and religious institutions are prominent, including the campus of Fairfield University and several local schools like Staples High School and Ludlowe High School.

Genealogists can trace burial sites at Gilbertown Cemetery, Aspetuck Cemetery, and Old West Cemetery. The northern reaches of the map are dominated by the Hemlock Reservoir and Saugatuck Reservoir, which underscore the region's managed water resources. From the coastal edges of Long Island Sound to the heights of Catamount Hill, the sheet captures the transition from historic New England village centers to modern residential corridors.