1958 Map of Niantic

About this map

Niantic Bay and the Niantic River anchor this coastal landscape, where the seasonal character of the Connecticut shore is evident in the cluster of beach communities like Attawan Beach, Crescent Park, and the Black Point Beach Club. The era's transportation infrastructure is transitioning, shown by the Blue Star Memorial Highway and the Connecticut Turnpike cutting through the northern reaches near Flanders. This survey captures the region's diverse mid-century land use, from the State Military Camp and State Farm for Women to industrial operations at the Millstone Quarry. Traditional New England town life is grounded in the presence of local landmarks like the Stone Church, Jordan Cem, and the State Sanitarium near Seaside. Along the shoreline, prominent features such as McCook Point and Millstone Point define the rocky coast before it drops away into Long Island Sound.