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1893 Map of Putnam

USGS Topo · Published 1941

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The Quinebaug River and its tributaries drive the industrial and agricultural character of this Windham County borderland during the late nineteenth century. Two major rail corridors, the New York And New England Railroad and the Norwich And Worcester Railroad, intersect at Putnam, facilitating the movement of goods from local textile hubs like Attawaugan and Ballouville. The landscape is a network of small mill villages and hilltop settlements, where landmarks like Cooke Store and Putnam Farm represent the era's commerce and land use. Along the state line with Rhode Island, the terrain rises toward Jerimoth Hill and Pine Hill, while water resources are managed through systems like the Quaddick Reservoir and Chase Reservoir. This map documents a period when water power still dictated the placement of communities such as Dayville, Williamsville, and Mechanicsville along the riverbanks.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1893
Date Published1941
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62,500
Physical Dimensions15.3 x 19.7 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain