1961 Map of Hamburg

About this map

Devils Hopyard State Park and the wooded slopes of the Nehantic State Forest define the character of this interior New London County landscape. The mapping reflects the transition from early rural settlements like Millington and North Plain to a mid-20th-century landscape of protected forests and state-managed lands. Family history is deeply rooted here, evidenced by numerous burial grounds such as Whittlesey Cem, Griffin Cem, and Sterling Cem. The topography is shaped by the Eightmile River, which winds south toward Hamburg Cove, passing landmarks like the Ed Bills Pond and the Gaging Sta. To the southeast, the large expanse of the Stone Ranch Military Reservation indicates the area's role in regional defense training. This survey captures a mix of residential growth near Salem Four Corners and the preserved, pond-studded hills surrounding Mount Archer and Grassy Hill.