1893 Map of Saybrook

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The Connecticut River dominates this late-nineteenth-century landscape, serving as a vital artery for both river traffic and rail connections. Maritime activity is evident at Goodspeed Landing, Hadlyme Landing, and Elys Wharf, while the New York New Haven and Hartford Railroad links shore communities like Westbrook and Old Saybrook. Inland, the terrain is defined by a dense network of hills such as Mt Parnassus and Nickerson Hill, interspersed with manufacturing and residential hubs like Ivoryton and Deep River. The coastal reaches show the early development of Fenwick and the protective Saybrook Jetties, marking the transition from the river's mouth into the sound. Small villages like Millington and North Plains illustrate the rural character of the uplands before modern expansion.