The USGS topographical maps from 1944-46 provide a way to map the route of the Old Connecticut Path that reflects changes since the 1850 era Petersen maps. There are places where the topographic maps provide evidence of the route of the Old Connecticut Path that is not seen on the earlier Petersen maps. Based upon descriptions by Larned, Ayres, Chism, and Williams along with field explorations along the route, the route of the Old Connecticut Path has been traced onto the topographical maps to provide a reference for further explorations. The line representing the Old Connecticut Path and approximation based on field exploration. GPS data has been collected, but it is not possible to transfer this data directly onto these old maps.

UNH Historic USGS Maps of New England & NY

The University Of New Hampshire maintains an online collection of historical topographic maps from the 1890s to the 1950s. These may be accessed at the website http://docs.unh.edu/nhtopos/nhtopos.htm

The approximate route of the Old Connecticut Path is drawn as a green line on the topographic maps below. Click on the map to see an enlarged, high resolution copy.

Oxford Northeast 1946

Oxford Southwest 1946

Webster Southeast 1945

Putnam Northeast 1945

Putnam Northwest 1945

Eastford Northeast 1945

Eastford Southwest 1945

Westford Southeast 1945

Westford Southwest 1945

Stafford Springs Southeast 1946