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1893 Map of Moosup

Name: 1893 Topographic Map of Moosup
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1941
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1941

About this map

Moosup and Plainfield serve as the primary hubs of this late-19th-century landscape, where the Quinebaug River and Moosup River powered early industrial development along the border of Connecticut and Rhode Island. The map illustrates a complex network of transportation, most notably the New York and New England Railroad and the Norwich and Worcester Railroad, which converge at Plainfield Junction. This rail infrastructure was critical for moving goods from villages like Sterling Station and Almyville to broader markets.

To the south, the terrain becomes increasingly dominated by water and hills, featuring Pachaug Pond and Beach Pond straddling the state line. Small, localized settlements such as Hopkins Hollow and Escoheag are documented before modern expansion, providing a detailed record for genealogists. Landmarks like Mount Misery and Carbuncle Hill punctuate the topography, while the transition between Windham and New London counties is clearly delineated.