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1958 Map of Little York

Name: 1958 Topographic Map of Little York
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1993
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1993

About this map

Little York and the nearby hamlet of Pumpkin Center serve as the primary hubs in this section of rural Washington County during the mid-to-late 20th century. The landscape is defined by the sharp transition between the alluvial flats of the Muscatatuck River and the deeply dissected ridges of the Jackson-Washington State Forest. Numerous family and community landmarks are scattered throughout the hills, including Sleepy Hollow Cem, Mt Hebron Ch, and Mt Carmel Ch, reflecting a long-established settlement pattern along the ridgelines and hollows.

Water management and conservation efforts are evident in the sprawling Elk Creek Fish and Game Area and the complex drainage systems like Weddell Creek and Elk Creek. The southern edge of the map shows the upper reaches of the Middle Fork Blue River near New Philadelphia, while the rugged interior is marked by named geographic features such as Deep Gap and Rutherford Hollow, highlighting the area's difficult but navigable terrain.