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2015 Map of Old Mystic

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

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Old Mystic serves as the focal point of this coastal Connecticut survey, situated where the Mystic River meets tidal waters near Hyde Pond. The landscape is defined by a dense network of hills and small valleys, including Lantern Hill and Prentice Mtn, which separate the various brook systems feeding into the Shunock River. The arrangement of residential developments around Burnetts Corner and along the New London Tpke shows the modern expansion of these historic seafaring and agricultural communities.

Local historians can find numerous family burial grounds scattered across the terrain, such as the Stewart Hill Cem, Browning Cem, and Denison Cem. These sites, along with features like Wychwood Field and Pumpkin Hill, reflect the deep-rooted land ownership patterns of New London County. The map also highlights the importance of inland water resources, from the large Avery Pond in the north to the Whitford Pond and Lords Pond systems that historically powered local industry.