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1893 Map of Stonington

Name: 1893 Topographic Map of Stonington
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1903
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1903

About this map

The coastal transition of the late nineteenth century is visible across the borderlands of Connecticut and Rhode Island, where the New York Providence and Boston Railroad connects industrial centers like Westerly and Stonington. The map reveals a landscape defined by its maritime economy and rugged inland terrain, from the Silex Mine near Lantern Hill Pond to the busy waters of Mystic Harbor. Along the shoreline, safety infrastructure including a Life Saving Station and multiple Light House markers at Watch Hill Pt. and Stonington Harbor reflect the period's heavy coastal traffic.

Industrial and residential growth follows the Pawcatuck River, linking inland settlements such as White Rock, Stillmanville, and Potter Hill. Beyond the bustling village of Mystic Bridge, the topography rises toward Prentice Mt. and Stewart Hill, while numerous family-named landmarks like Masons Island, Champlin Hill, and Ayer Hill provide essential data for genealogists tracing local ancestral lands. The detailed depiction of the Boundary Line between Connecticut and Rhode Island highlights the geopolitical division of these historic maritime communities.