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2024 Map of Uncasville

Name: 2024 Topographic Map of Uncasville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2024
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2024

About this map

The Thames River corridor serves as the primary artery for this portion of New London County, connecting the deep-water facilities of the Naval Submarine Base New London to the historic landing at Gales Ferry. The landscape is deeply tied to its Indigenous and early colonial history, preserved through sites like the Indian Burying Ground, Shantok Burial Ground, and Ashbow Burial Ground. These landmarks, along with the Fort Shantok area, reflect a heritage that precedes the industrial and military developments of the modern era.

Along the eastern bank, the New England Central RR tracks follow the shoreline through settlements like Massapeag and Kitemaug. Inland, the terrain is defined by a series of named elevations including Gungywamp Hill and Mohegan Hill, interspersed with small cemeteries that bear the names of early settler families, such as the Stoddard and Allyn-Spicer plots. The presence of specialized sites like the First Hebrew Society Cem and the Norwich Hebrew Benevolent Association cemeteries highlights the diverse social history of the region.