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1961 Map of Hamburg

USGS Topo · Published 1972

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The Eightmile River carves a deep path through this Connecticut landscape, marking the transition between the rugged uplands of Devils Hopyard State Park and the tidal reaches of Hamburg Cove. The map documents a rural network of small settlements like Millington and North Lyme, where social life centered around landmarks such as the Millington Church and Millington School. In the southern portion, the expansive Nehantic State Forest and the Stone Ranch Military Reservation represent a shift toward state and federal land management. Evidence of long-standing family settlements is preserved in the numerous burial grounds scattered across the townships, including the Whittlesey Cemetery and Gillett Cemetery. Higher elevations like Mount Archer and Grassy Hill provide vantage points over a territory defined by small ponds and brooks that once powered local industry, such as Malt House Brook and Shingle Mill Pond.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1961
Date Published1972
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.8 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain