1944 Map of Jewett City

About this map

Jewett City serves as the industrial and transport anchor of this mid-century landscape, situated where the Pachaug River meets the New York New Haven and Hartford railroad. The geography is defined by a series of significant water bodies, including Pachaug Pond, Hopeville Pond, and Amos Lake, which historically powered the local mills in settlements like Glasgo and Clayville. This 1944 War Department survey highlights a rural economy transitioning into a protected landscape, evidenced by the expansive Pachaug State Forest reaching across the eastern hills. Genealogists will find a wealth of local landmarks, from the Pachaug Cem and Bethel Ch to various neighborhood schoolhouses like the Preston City Sch and Ashwillet Sch. The map illustrates the distinct township boundaries of Griswold, Preston, and North Stonington as they were organized during the war years.