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2021 Map of Deep River

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Deep River
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

East Haddam and its iconic waterfront anchor this section of the lower Connecticut River valley, where the river narrows between Rich Island and Lord Island. The map details the historic river towns that defined the local economy, from the established village of Chester to the residential centers of Deep River and Hadlyme. Along the eastern heights, the stone ramparts of Gillette Castle overlook the water, situated within the bounds of Gillette Castle State Park.

Transport and topography dictate the character of the land, with the Goodspeed Airport tucked near the river bend and numerous named elevations like Mt Tom and Poplar Hill rising from the wooded interior. Genealogists and local historians can trace the transition from river landings at Brockway Landing and Graveyard Point to the industrial legacy represented by features like Keybank Pond and Ivory Pond. The map also captures the rugged natural formations of the Rattlesnake Ledges, providing a detailed look at the corridor's preserved open spaces.