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2024 Map of Woodmont

Name: 2024 Topographic Map of Woodmont
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2024
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2024

About this map

Woodmont and West Shore define this coastal stretch of Connecticut where the land meets the expansive Long Island Sound. The shoreline is a complex network of points and beaches, extending from Merwin Point in the west through Prospect Beach and toward the mouth of New Haven Harbor. High points like Jones Hill overlook the residential street grids of Orange and Milford, while the maritime environment is dominated by navigation-critical features including the New Haven Harbor Entrance Channel and the Intracoastal Waterway.

Submerged hazards and landmarks like Quixes Ledge, The Chimneys, and South West Ledge indicate the rocky nature of the harbor approach. The map reveals the modern infrastructure of seaside communities such as South End and East Haven, where local roads like Ocean Ave and Colonial Blvd connect historic coastal neighborhoods. This contemporary survey details the preservation of public access points at Shell Beach and Silver Sands Beach alongside established landmarks like Savin Rock.