1951 Map of Woodmont

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Long Island Sound dominates this mid-century coastal survey, framing the residential and nautical development of the New Haven shoreline. The map reveals the intricate shoreline from Woodmont and Merwin Pt in the west to the recreational stretches of West Silver Sands Beach and Momauguin in the east. Coastal navigation is a primary focus, marked by the Luddington Rock Breakwater and the iconic New Haven Lighthouse at Lighthouse Pt. This era shows a landscape of established beach communities and localized infrastructure, including the Linwood Sch serving the West Shore area. The detailed hydrography and soundings illustrate the shallow approaches to the harbor, while inland, the transition between Orange, West Haven, and New Haven shows the post-war suburban footprint beginning to solidify behind the older maritime settlements.