This marker is used to identify Public Open Space owned by the City of Shelton. It does not mark the exact location of the property line and may be as much as 100 feet away from the boundary, depending on site conditions. The Conservation and Pedestrian Easements markers have a similar look but different text.
The Land Trust is a private, non-profit group that owns 364 acres of open space in Shelton, marked with these signs. People frequently confuse the Land Trust with the City of Shelton.
These rectangular wetlands marker may be found in some newer subdivisions, usually on 4x4 posts. They mark the location of areas regulated by the Shelton Inland Wetlands Commission. These are generally on private property and are not related to open space.
Features: Hidden Pond is half pond, half cattail marsh. The southern tip of the pond is located in Trumbull open space and there is a short fishing access trail on the town line. North of the pond, unmarked trails lead from a large grove of white pines at the edge of the marsh, and cross an attractive brook. The cattail marsh has exceptional wildlife value and there are marsh marigolds at its edge. See an airplane photo of the pond and marsh.
These properties are contiguous with property owned by the Shelton Land Trust designated as LT 1.
Access: From Hidden Pond Road. There are no official trails on this property and the stream is difficult to cross.
Trumbull Open Space Map, 2006.
OS 74 - Wild Pink Azalea (Pinxter Flower).
OS 74 - Pine grove on the edge of the marsh.
OS 74 - Hidden Pond, looking towards Trumbull.
OS 74 - Button bush on the edge of the pond and cattail marsh.
OS 74/ LT 1 - Turkey and deer are abundant.
OS 9 - Narrow strip leading from September Lane is not used for access at this time.
Tax Accessor's Map overlay on aerial.