Town of Redding, Fairfield Co. Conn.

Town of Redding, Fairfield Co., Conn. This map of 1867 – Redding by F. W. Beers comes from his Atlas of New York and Vicinity, a treasure trove of local history. It captures the town as it stood in the 19th century, showing early roads, homes, and even the names of property owners—perfect for anyone curious about who lived where back in the day. An inset of the village of Georgetown adds even more detail. Beers’ maps were more than just tools for navigation; they were snapshots of communities in a time of change, preserving a record of life before modernization took hold.