1982 Map of Webster

About this map

Webster Lake (Chaubunagungamaug) dominates the landscape of this tri-state border region, where the town of Webster serves as a central industrial and residential hub. The map illustrates a complex water network where the French River and Quinebaug River wind through valleys once defined by early New England manufacturing. Significant educational and religious landmarks, including Nichols College in Dudley and both St Anthony Cem and Holy Trinity Cem, indicate the established community structure of the early 1980s. To the east, the sprawling Douglas State Forest and Buck Hill State Management Area provide a stark contrast to the developed corridors of the Providence and Worcester railroad. The inclusion of smaller settlements like Manchaug and Fabyan near the Connecticut and Rhode Island borders highlights the interconnected nature of these rural and suburban outposts during this era of regional growth.