Loading map...

1955 Map of Woodbury

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Woodbury
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1958
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1958

About this map

Regina Laudis Priory and the surrounding farmland of Bethlehem and Woodbury anchor this mid-century look at the Litchfield Hills. The landscape is defined by the winding course of the Nonewaug River and Weekeepeemee River, which converge toward the Pomperaug River valley. This 1955 revision documents a period of transition, showing established village centers like North Woodbury alongside growing residential pockets and farm ponds such as Avalon Farm Pond.

Genealogists will find significant value in the detailed plotting of local burial grounds, including the North Cem, South Cem, and Evergreen Cem. The map captures the recreational and industrial character of the era, from the shores of Lake Quassapaug to the Watertown Pumping Sta. Distinctive landmarks like the Lookout tower on the Orenaug Hills provide clear orientation points within this historic Connecticut terrain.