1892 Map of Norwich

About this map

Norwich and Willimantic anchor a late nineteenth-century industrial and agricultural landscape defined by the convergence of the Shetucket River, Yantic River, and Quinebaug River. This survey reveals the intense development along the watercourses, where mill villages like Taftville, Baltic, and Fitchville prospered from hydroelectric power. The region’s transportation network is heavily documented, featuring the complex intersections of the New London Northern Railroad and the New York and New England Railroad. Away from the industrial valleys, the map details traditional New England centers such as Lebanon Village and Windham Center, alongside hilltop landmarks like Obwebetuck Hill and Pudding Hill. Genealogists will find interest in the specific placement of community sites like the Camp Meeting grounds and the residential clusters at Bozrah Street and Long Society.