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2018 Map of Uncasville

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Uncasville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

The Thames River corridor serves as the primary artery through this coastal Connecticut landscape, connecting Norwich in the north to the northern reaches of New London in the south. The riverbank is densely marked by historical points of interest, including the prominent Fort Point and a series of distinct landings and necks such as Brewster Neck and Massapeag Neck. Moving away from the water, the terrain rises into significant elevations like Mohegan Hill and Haughten Mtn, while the presence of Cochegan Rock highlights the area's glacial geology.

Industrial and institutional history is evident in the rail lines of the P & W RR and the sprawling grounds of Connecticut College. The map is particularly rich for genealogical research, documenting numerous family and community burial grounds including Brewster's Neck Cem, Hebrew Cem, and Ledyard Center Cem. Smaller settlements like Uncasville, Gales Ferry, and Quaker Hill maintain their distinct identities along the western and eastern shores, reflecting a long-standing pattern of maritime-influenced development.