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1955 Map of Florence

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Florence
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

The Salmon River and Mad River systems carve through this mid-century landscape of reforestation and small rural crossroads. Settled hamlets such as Florence and Empeyville are surrounded by extensive State Reforestation Areas, reflecting a period of transitioning land use from timber and farming back to managed forest. Local industry and social hubs are evident in features like Leisher Mill on the East Fork and scattered rural education centers including School No 1 and School No 5.

Genealogists will find a wealth of family-named sites, from the Salmon River Cem in the north to Stanford Cem in the south, alongside smaller plots like Greely Cem and Gregory Cem. The map also captures specialized landmarks of the era, such as the Swancott Lookout Tower and a local Air Field, alongside remnants of early transit like the Military Road and various Jeep Trails threading through the woods.