1983 Map of Niantic

About this map

The Niantic River serves as the central artery for this coastal Connecticut landscape, dividing the communities of East Lyme and Waterford. By the early 1980s, the shoreline reflects a mix of maritime recreation and heavy industrial infrastructure. Large-scale installations like the Nuclear Power Plant at Millstone Point and the Naval Underwater Systems Center stand alongside established summer colonies at Attawan Beach and Black Point Beach Club. To the west, Rocky Neck State Park and Pattagansett Lake preserve substantial open space against the backdrop of the Connecticut Toll Road and the Conrail line. The interior is dotted with historical markers of early settlement, including Stone Church Cem and old school sites like the Oswegatchie Sch, illustrating the transition from a traditional New England village structure to a modern coastal corridor.