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1958 Map of Old Mystic

Name: 1958 Topographic Map of Old Mystic
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1959
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1959

About this map

Old Mystic serves as the focal point for this late 1950s survey, situated along the upper reaches of the Mystic River where the boundaries of Stonington, Groton, and Ledyard converge. The landscape is a mosaic of dense woodlands and numerous small water bodies, including Long Pond and the Lake of Isles. Significant land use patterns are visible, particularly the Pequot Indian Reservation and the Pequot Indian Reservation Eastern Tribe, illustrating the enduring presence of indigenous landholdings in New London County.

Local transport is defined by narrow routes like the Pequot Trail and North Stonington Road, connecting outlying hamlets such as Shewville and Burnetts Corner. The area's educational and conservation history is marked by the Hewitt Sch and the expanse of the Pawcatuck State Forest. These features, combined with the numerous family-named summits like Gallup Hill and Wintechog Hill, provide a detailed record of the mid-century New England rural economy and social structure.