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2015 Map of Norwich

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Norwich
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Norwich and its surrounding mill villages serve as the anchor of this study, where the Shetucket River and Yantic River converge to form the Thames River. The landscape is a complex network of industrial-era settlements and tribal heritage sites, including the Monhegan Tribal Memorial and the Royal Monhegan Burial Ground. These cultural landmarks sit alongside dense neighborhoods like Greenville, Taftville, and Norwichtown, reflecting centuries of development along the water's edge.

Genealogical interest is particularly high due to the density of older burial sites, such as the Old Uptown Burying Ground and Yantic Cemetery. Beyond the urban core, the map detail extends to peripheral communities like Versailles and Baltic, where the Quinebaug River and Shetucket River Reservoir emphasize the critical role of water power and storage in the region's historic economic layout. Notable landmarks including Norwich City Hall and the Three Rivers Community College mark the modern civic and educational hubs of the county.