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1953 Map of Oneco

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of Oneco
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1966
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1966

About this map

The Moosup River flows through the industrial and agricultural landscape of eastern Connecticut and western Rhode Island, anchoring the settlements of Almyville and Sterling. The mid-century corridor is defined by the New York New Haven and Hartford railroad and the historic Hartford Pike, which connect rural villages like Oneco to regional trade. The terrain is marked by significant elevation changes, from the heights of Webb Hill and Hopkins Hill down to the complex wetlands of Cedar Swamp Brook.

Social life in the early 1950s centered on landmarks like the Ekonk Ch and Hopkins Hollow Ch, while the southern reaches are dominated by the extensive Pachaug State Forest. Genealogists may find value in the isolated burial grounds such as Gallup Cem and Cedar Swamp Cem. Aviation history is also present at the small Riconn Airport, providing a window into the era's local transportation network beyond the rail and river.