The Thames River corridor south of Norwich serves as the central artery for this part of southeastern Connecticut, where maritime geography and ancestral sites converge. The landscape is defined by a sequence of riverfront settlements including Uncasville, Mohegan, and Gales Ferry, each tied to the tidal waters and the P & W RR line. Notable cultural landmarks like the Fort Shantok Indian Burying Ground near Crow Hill and the massive glacial erratic Cochegan Rock reflect the deep indigenous and geological history of the Mohegan territory. To the south, the map details the grounds of Connecticut College and the specialized infrastructure of Conning Towers Nautilus Park. Numerous burial sites, such as Brewster's Neck Cem and Saint Patrick Cem, are scattered across the hills, offering significant detail for those tracing the development of local villages and family estates in the valleys surrounding Haughton Mtn and Avery Hill.
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1889 · Stonington
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1889 · Moosup
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1892 · New London
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1892 · Norwich
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1893 · Moosup
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1893 · Stonington
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1893 · New London
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1920 · Moosup
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1921 · New London
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1921 · Stonington
USGS Topo · 1:62,500