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1953 Map of Jewett City

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of Jewett City
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1967
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1967

About this map

The borough of Jewett City serves as the industrial heart of this New London County landscape, situated at the confluence of the Pachaug River and the Quinebaug. The mid-century development of the region is characterized by a high concentration of water power sites, evident in the string of reservoirs including Clayville Pond, Ashland Pond, and the expansive Pachaug Pond. These water bodies supported early textile and manufacturing centers like Clayville, Hopeville, and Glasgo.

Transportation corridors define the western edge of the quadrangle, where the New York New Haven and Hartford railroad tracks parallel the river valley. To the east, the terrain rises into the densely wooded Pachaug State Forest, featuring landmarks such as Mt Misery and Bay Mtn. Rural life is documented through scattered local institutions, including the Bethel Ch, the Preston Sch, and the Pachaug Cem, providing a detailed record of the area's social and industrial geography before modern expansion.