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1964 Map of Oxford

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Oxford
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1964
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1964

About this map

Lake Chaubunagungamaug dominates the southern landscape of this 1953 revision, showcasing its intricate shoreline of islands and peninsulas such as Pt Pleasant and Union Pt. The map captures the meeting point of Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island, a tri-state border region defined by a dense network of water bodies and recreational camps. The industrial and residential centers of Webster and Oxford are visible to the west, while the eastern portion is heavily forested, containing the Douglas State Forest and the vast Wallis Reservoir.

Genealogists and local historians can trace the development of lakeside communities like Wawela Park and Colonial Park, alongside established cemeteries including St Joseph Cem and Sacred Heart Cem. The transport infrastructure of the mid-20th century is clearly defined, with the New York New Haven and Hartford railroad cutting through the terrain, connecting these pond-side settlements to the broader New England corridor.