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1944 Map of Mystic

Name: 1944 Topographic Map of Mystic
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1944
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1944

About this map

The Mystic River serves as the focal point for this coastal survey, dividing the village of Mystic while connecting the interior Mystic Reservoir to the deep waters of Mystic Harbor. The 1940s landscape is defined by its maritime infrastructure, including the Stonington Outer Breakwater Lighthouse and the vital corridor of the New York New Haven and Hartford railroad. This line hugs the shoreline through Noank and Lords Point, crossing over several inlets including Quiambaug Cove.

Local history and genealogy are well-preserved through numerous family-named landmarks and burial grounds, such as Elm Grove Cem, Fishtown Cem, and Miner Cem. The map captures a transition in transportation, showing both the established rail network and the Stonington Landing Field near Wequetequock. Off the coast, the detailed topography of Fishers Island Sound reveals a complex network of islands and passages like Wicopesset Passage, linking the Connecticut mainland to the northern tip of Fishers Island.