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1955 Map of Slocum

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Slocum
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1965
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1965

About this map

Exeter and the surrounding rural townships of central Rhode Island are defined by a landscape of extensive wetlands and small, scattered settlements during the mid-1950s. The map illustrates the convergence of Exeter State Sch and the institutional history of the region, while the New York New Haven and Hartford Railroad provides the primary industrial artery, passing through the village of Slocum. Local community life is anchored by several social and religious landmarks, including the Slocum Grange, Liberty Ch, and the Baptist Church.

Hydrological features dominate the terrain, from the Queen River to the complex of swamps like Bear Swamp and Locke Swamp. The transition from small-scale industry to conservation is evident in sites like Yorker Mill Pond and the State Fish Hatchery. Prominent hills such as Pine Hill and Casey Hill overlook a network of established routes, most notably the Ten Rod Road, which reflects the early 20th-century automotive history of the Victory Highway.