1958 Map of Old Lyme

About this map

Connecticut River transitions into the Long Island Sound here, defining a landscape of tidal flats and coastal settlements. The 1970 revisions, shown in purple, highlight the growth of transportation infrastructure such as the Raymond E Baldwin Bridge and the Penn Central rail line crossing the water. Away from the shore, the Stone Ranch Military Reservation occupies a large tract of high ground near Rogers Lake, while established hamlets like Hamburg and Old Lyme maintain their historic footprints. Local genealogy is well-represented through numerous burial sites including Duck River Cem and Griswold Cem, alongside landmarks such as the Saybrook Lighthouse at Lynde Pt. The map captures the interface of established coastal villages and the expanding post-war suburban developments at Otter Cove Estates.