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1953 Map of Oxford

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of Oxford
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1954
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1954

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Lake Chaubunagungamaug dominates the western portion of this 1950s landscape, illustrating the intricate shoreline and numerous islands including Birch Island, Goat Island, and Long Island. The map documents a complex border region where Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island converge, characterized by the dense woodlands of the Douglas State Forest and Douglas Woods. This era shows established lakeside recreational pockets and settlements such as Wawela Park, Colonial Park, and Bates along the water's edge.

Industrial and transport history is represented by the New York New Haven and Hartford RR cutting through the terrain near East Thompson. The northeastern sector highlights the village of Manchaug and its associated water bodies like Manchaug Pond and Stevens Pond. Genetic researchers can locate several key burial grounds, including Sacred Heart Cem and St Joseph Cem, alongside the Pigeon Hill Cem further east.