2012 Map of Plainfield

About this map

Peagscomsuck Island sits at a bend in the Quinebaug River, a central landscape feature that historically powered the mill towns of northeastern Connecticut. The river winds through a terrain defined by industry and conservation, passing the Quinebaug Valley Trout Hatchery and several historic bridges such as Canterbury Bridge and Butts Bridge. The settlement pattern centers on the textile legacy of Central Village and West Wauregan, while the village of Plainfield is surrounded by a notable concentration of burial grounds, including the New Plainfield Cem, Old Plainfield Cem, and Saint Johns Cem. To the east, the Moosup River joins the Quinebaug, following the path of the old rail line marked by Wauregan Station. This survey captures the region's character as a network of river-oriented villages, where quiet woodlands are punctuated by family landmarks like Carey Cem and the waters of Stone Hill Reservoir.