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1956 Map of Winsted

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Winsted
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1974
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1974

About this map

The industrial and residential heart of Winsted sits at the confluence of the Still River and Mad River, a location defined by the steep valleys of the Litchfield hills. This mid-century survey captures the community shortly after the 1955 floods, showing the Mad River Dam and the spillway as critical infrastructure. To the west, Highland Lake remains a major center for recreation and local life, featuring several distinct points like Indian Point and Wheeler Point.

The surrounding landscape is heavily forested, dominated by the Algonquin State Forest and American Legion State Forest. Smaller settlements like Riverton and Robertsville dot the outlying areas, while genealogical interest is found in the scattered burial sites, including the Old North Road Burying Ground and Forest View Cemetery. Notable landmarks like The Little Red Schoolhouse and the County Hospital provide glimpses into the civic structure of the era.