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1953 Map of Carolina

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of Carolina
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1957
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1957

About this map

The Wood River and Pawcatuck River systems dominate this mid-century landscape, guiding the development of South County's historic village centers. Settlements like Carolina and Shannock are positioned along these waterways and the New York New Haven and Hartford RR, reflecting the region's industrial and transit-driven heritage. The map documents significant land use patterns, from the organized Burlingame Reservation surrounding Watchaug Pond to the expansive Indian Cedar Swamp.

Cultural landmarks and small hamlets are preserved in detail, including Charlestown Sch and the Indian Ch, alongside family-named terrain like Kenyon Hill and Hannah Clarkin Pond. The inclusion of the New London Turnpike and various local trails shows the established network of 1950s Rhode Island, providing a clear view of the area's geography before later development altered these rural corridors.