Indian Well Overlooks
Teresa Gallagher
With the latest property addition to the “Indian Well Overlook” properties, and the potential for more of a local trail system in there now, I suggest it is time to give that large chunk of open space a better name. “Indian Well Overlook” was great for marketing a DEEP grant application. But moving forward, I don’t that name works for local use. There is no actual overlook, as in a vista with a view of the river. And I don’t know how many people care that parts of it are across the highway from Indian Well. You’re on the river bank, but can never see the river and you never get to the top or bottom of it. Just one big wooded slope heading up from the river. It never levels out really.
Anyone have ideas? I couldn’t find any historical references. So far, the best I’ve come up with is the name of the little subdivision that was carved into the slope next to the open space: Housatonic Rise. That name ties the land to the Housatonic River and somewhat poetically suggests the type of terrain involved (hiking up and up).
Teresa Gallagher
Natural Resources Manager
City of Shelton
54 Hill Street, Shelton, CT 06484
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Teresa Gallagher
Right, I had spent some time looking at synonyms for hill, slope, river bank, bluff, etc. and couldn’t find anything I liked. The marketers for that Housatonic Rise subdivision did a good job coming up with that name.
I agree that it’s not ideal to have the same name as the subdivision, which is why I’m asking for ideas. On the other hand, we do have “Tahmore Preserve” off the end of Tahmore Place (in that case, “Tahmore” was the name in some old Victorian-era Indian romance story, which is in keeping with the Indian Princess story at the falls) , and the “Huntington Woods” open space, just a subdivision name, but apt. Sometimes it works. For most Shelton residents, I don’t think they are very aware of there being a Housatonic Rise subdivision or road. It’s not like there’s some big sign out in front that says Housatonic Rise. Just a little street sign that people ignore.
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Yes- I Was relying on my Laura my wife’s tree knowledge.
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Teresa Gallagher
Local common names of the plants are always interesting. In northern Wisconsin growing up the forests were full of Bigtooth Aspen (a type of poplar), but everyone called them Popples. Tuliptree is also called Yellow Poplar, Tulip Magnolia, and Whitewood in some areas. (It’s not related to the poplars, that’s just one of the common names). Black Gum in Connecticut is called Black Tupelo in other areas. I always liked the Tupelo name better because of the Van Morrison song Tupelo Honey (what kind of gross name is Black Gum anyway?) so I think of it as that.
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Teresa Gallagher
<<Interesting what I thought was the "Constitution Oak" at Riverview Park with the plaque, was actually a descendent of a "1902 Pin Oak".>>
What? It had a plaque saying it was a Constitution Oak. I seem to remember it looking like a white oak, but that could be my mind playing tricks.
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Teresa Gallagher
“Woodsy McOpenspace”?
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There’s a well-known icy spot on Mill Street I call Icy McIcepatch.
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Teresa Gallagher
<< However, 'Housatonic Rise' does kind of explain the terrain / location.>>
Yes, perfectly. If not for the name inspired from the nearby subdivision, I think it would be the best name hands down. And the word “rise” sounds happy, like a sunrise. Anything referencing a hill or hillside immediately makes me picture myself out of breath from trudging up it. The Housatonic Heights suggestion would be OK since this time of year you do feel like you’re up over the river, and it’s behind Sinsabaugh Heights. It does sound a little like a condo development, though. I still think Housatonic Woods would be OK.
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