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1983 Map of Spring Hill

Name: 1983 Topographic Map of Spring Hill
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1988
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1988

About this map

The University of Connecticut campus at Storrs anchors the western edge of this landscape, where the academic hub meets the rural topography of eastern Connecticut. The 1980s terrain is defined by the significant hydrological impact of Mansfield Hollow Lake, a large reservoir created by the damming of the Fenton River and Mount Hope River. This engineering project fundamentally altered the valley, surrounding the historic crossroads of Mansfield Hollow and providing a backdrop for Mansfield Hollow State Park.

Genealogists will find a wealth of burial sites, including the Old Mansfield Cem and New Mansfield Cem near Mansfield Center, along with the Wormwood Hill Cem and Parker Cem. The map preserves the footprint of several historic settlements like Gurleyville, Atwoodville, and Chaffeeville, while highlighting recreational paths like the Nipmuck Trail winding through the Natchaug State Forest. Notable local landmarks range from the Buchanan Center (Library) to the industrial presence of various gravel pits scattered across the Chaplin and Mansfield townships.