Paugnut State Forest

Paugnut State Forest
Connecticut State Forest
Paugnut State Forest's hills in autumn viewed from the north-east shore of Burr Pond.
Country  United States
State  Connecticut
County Litchfield
Towns Torrington, Winchester
Elevation 1,099 ft (335 m) [1]
Coordinates 41°51′21″N 73°06′08″W / 41.85583°N 73.10222°W / 41.85583; -73.10222Coordinates: 41°51′21″N 73°06′08″W / 41.85583°N 73.10222°W / 41.85583; -73.10222 [1]
Area 1,644 acres (665 ha) [2]
Established 1929 [3]
Management Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
Location in Connecticut
Website: Paugnut 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.
  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" (PDF). National Park Service. Retrieved June 23, 2015.
  6. ↑ "National Register of Historic Places Registration Form" (PDF). 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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