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1956 Map of Winsted

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Winsted
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

Winsted serves as the industrial and social heart of this Litchfield County region, situated where the Mad River meets the Still River. The 1950s landscape is defined by its deep reliance on water resources, with Highland Lake and its three distinct bays—First Bay, Second Bay, and Third Bay—providing significant recreational space alongside industrial needs. The surrounding hills are dotted with mid-century summer camps, including Camp Wahigoon and Camp Sequassen, signaling the area's transition into a destination for youth organizations and vacationers.

Genealogists will find extensive records here, from the Old North Road Burying Ground to the Little Red Schoolhouse in the southwest. The terrain is heavily forested, managed through several tracts like the Algonquin State Forest and American Legion State Forest. Smaller settlements like Riverton and Robertsville maintain their identity along the Farmington River, while infrastructure like the County Hospital and numerous cemeteries reflect a well-established community fabric.