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1956 Map of Winsted

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Winsted
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1988
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1988

About this map

Winsted serves as the industrial and residential anchor of this mid-century survey, situated at the confluence of the Still River and Mad River. The landscape is defined by its deep narrow valleys and high ridges, which contain an unusually high density of state-managed lands including the Algonquin State Forest and American Legion State Forest. Water resources are a central theme, from the sprawling reach of Highland Lake with its three distinct bays to the Rugg Brook Reservoir.

Genealogists and local historians can trace numerous early burial sites such as the Old North Road Burying Ground and Colebrook River Burying Ground. Educational history is represented by The Little Red Schoolhouse, while the region's recreational character is evident in the cluster of camps near West Hill Pond, including Camp Workcoeman and Camp Sequassen. The map reflects a period before massive suburban expansion, where smaller settlements like Robertsville and Riverton remained distinct communities.