1892 Map of New London

About this map

The Thames River serves as the central artery for this late nineteenth-century coastal landscape, dividing the busy maritime hubs of New London and Groton. At this time, the riverfront is a dense network of military and industrial activity, anchored by Ft Trumbull and the US Naval Station. The map illustrates a highly developed rail corridor, where the New York New Haven and Hartford Railroad meets the New London Northern Railroad, facilitating movement between the interior and the Sound. Beyond the urban centers, the terrain transitions into a series of hills and coves, including the Poquonoc Plains and the rural settlements of Montville and Waterford. Small coastal villages like Niantic and Jordan Village dot the shoreline, while numerous points and islands such as Groton Long Point and Two Tree Island define the intricate maritime boundary of Long Island Sound.