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1955 Map of Slocum

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Slocum
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

Slocum and the surrounding rural landscape of Washington County appear here in detail following mid-century revisions. The area is characterized by scattered villages and significant institutional footprints, notably the Joseph H Ladd Sch and the State Fish Hatchery. Small crossroad settlements like Liberty and Usquepaug serve as local anchors, while the rail corridor of the Penn Central cuts through the southeastern corner near the village of Slocum.

Social and civic life is centered around landmarks such as the Slocum Grange and Liberty Ch. The terrain is defined by a dense network of water bodies and marshlands, including Yawgoo Pond and Hundred Acre Pond, which influenced the placement of early routes like Ten Rod Road and Victory Highway. Local family names are preserved through features like Tripps Corner, Hamiltons Corner, and Casey Hill, reflecting the deep-rooted agricultural and milling history of the region.