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2012 Map of Woodmont

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Woodmont
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Lighthouse Point and the adjacent harbor entrance define this coastal landscape, where the maritime history of the Connecticut shoreline is recorded through a series of navigational landmarks. Navigators and local residents recognize the strategic position of the Five Mile Point Lighthouse and the isolated Southwest Ledge Lighthouse, which guard the New Haven Harbor Entrance Channel. The map illustrates a developed residential fringe along the Long Island Sound, characterized by established neighborhoods such as West Shore and South End.

Landward features like Jones Hill overlook a coastline dotted with numerous named rocks and reefs, including The Chimneys, Big Boil, and Quixes Ledge. These features, along with recreational areas like Savin Rock and Silver Sands Beach, highlight the area's dual identity as both a working maritime gateway and a long-standing coastal retreat. The network of local roads such as Ocean Ave and Beach Ave provides the framework for this dense shoreline community.