1943 Map of Dividing Creek

About this map

Dividing Creek serves as the winding natural boundary between Somerset and Worcester Counties in this wartime topographic survey. The landscape is defined by its extensive wetlands, including Dublin Swamp and the uniquely named Peggy Boston Swamp, which flank a network of small agricultural settlements and rural infrastructure. A distinct pattern of local community life is visible through the positioning of the Ridgehill School and Adkinson School, alongside numerous country sanctuaries like Friendship Church and Olivet Church. The map documents a period of managed conservation with the Pusey State Game Refuge and a designated Wildlife Demonstration Area near Wellington. These features, combined with the presence of multiple azimuth marks such as McGrath AZ MK, reflect the technical precision required for this 1943 War Department project.