Rugg Brook Reservoir

Rugg Brook Reservoir is a reservoir in Northwest Hills Planning Region, Connecticut. Rugg Brook Reservoir is situated nearby to the hamlet Mill Brook, as well as near Grantville.

Places of Interest

Highlights include American Museum of Tort Law and Winchester Soldiers’ Monument.

American Museum of Tort Law

Museum

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The American Museum of Tort Law is a museum developed by Ralph Nader, located in his hometown of Winsted, Connecticut. The museum focuses on topics of civil justice and "aspects of the legal system that handle wrongful actions that result in injury". American Museum of Tort Law is situated 2½ miles southeast of Rugg Brook Reservoir.

Winchester Soldiers’ Monument

Park

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The Winchester Soldiers' Monument is a historic war memorial located in a park-like setting at the end of Crown Street in the Winsted area of Winchester, Connecticut. Winchester Soldiers’ Monument is situated 2½ miles southeast of Rugg Brook Reservoir.

Platt Hill State Park

Nature reserve

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Platt Hill State Park is an undeveloped public recreation area occupying 159 acres in the town of Winchester, Connecticut. The state park has hiking trails, picnicking sites, and views of the surrounding area. Platt Hill State Park is situated 2½ miles south of Rugg Brook Reservoir.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Winsted and Colebrook.

Winsted

Town

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Winsted is a census-designated place and an incorporated city in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States. It is part of the town of Winchester. The population of Winsted was 7,192 at the 2020 census, a decrease from 7,712 at the 2010 census. Winsted is situated 3 miles east of Rugg Brook Reservoir.

Colebrook

Village

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Colebrook is a town in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States. The population was 1,361 at the 2020 census. The town is part of the Northwest Hills Planning Region. Colebrook is situated 3½ miles north of Rugg Brook Reservoir.

Norfolk

Photo: Carol M. Highsmith, Public domain.

Norfolk is a town in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States. The population was 1,588 at the 2020 census. The town is part of the Northwest Hills Planning Region.

Rugg Brook Reservoir

Type: Reservoir
Also known as: “Winsted Reservoir”
Category: body of water
Location: Northwest Hills Planning Region, Connecticut, New England, United States, North America
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Latitude

41.93783° or 41° 56′ 16″ north

Longitude

-73.1166° or 73° 6′ 60″ west

Elevation

1,030 feet (314 metres)

Open location code

87H8WVQM+49

GeoNames ID

4841797

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Localities in the Area

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