Paugnut State Forest
Paugnut State Forest's hills in autumn viewed from the north-east shore of Burr Pond.
Map showing the location of Paugnut State Forest
Map showing the location of Paugnut State Forest
Location in Connecticut
Map showing the location of Paugnut State Forest
Map showing the location of Paugnut State Forest
Paugnut State Forest (the United States)
LocationLitchfield, Connecticut, United States
Coordinates41°51′21″N 73°06′08″W / 41.85583°N 73.10222°W / 41.85583; -73.10222[1]
Area1,644 acres (6.65 km2)[2]
Elevation1,099 ft (335 m)[1]
Established1929 [3]
Governing bodyConnecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
WebsitePaugnut State Forest

Paugnut State Forest is a Connecticut state forest located on four parcels in the towns of Torrington and Winchester.[4] The forest's Arts and Crafts–style administration building was constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps in 1937[5] and has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places.[6] The remains of the foundation of the condensed milk factory established by Gail Borden on Burr Pond in 1857 may also be seen.[7][8] Trails crossing the forest include the John Muir Trail which connects Burr Pond State Park and Sunnybrook State Park.[9]

References

  1. 1 2 "Paugnut State Forest". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
  2. ↑ Legislative Program Review and Investigations Committee (January 23, 2014). "State Parks and Forests: Funding" (PDF). Staff Findings and Recommendations. Connecticut General Assembly. p. A-4. Retrieved March 20, 2014.
  3. ↑ "Connecticut State Forests Seedling Letterbox Series - Clues for Paugnut State Forest". State Parks and Forests. Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. Retrieved September 30, 2013.
  4. ↑ "Paugnut State Forest". State Parks and Forests. Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. Retrieved September 30, 2013.
  5. ↑ Connecticut Historical Commission (August 21, 1986). "Historic Resources Inventory Form". National Park Service. Retrieved June 23, 2015.
  6. ↑ "National Register of Historic Places Registration Form". National Park Service. September 5, 1986. Retrieved June 23, 2015.
  7. ↑ "World's First Condensed Milk Factory". The Historical Marker Database. Retrieved June 23, 2015.
  8. ↑ "Burr Pond State Park". State Parks and Forests. Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. Retrieved June 23, 2015.
  9. ↑ "Paugnut State Forest: John Muir Trail" (PDF). Connecticut Bureau of Outdoor Recreation, State Parks Division. 2008. Retrieved June 23, 2015.
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