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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 landscapes of Washington County are revealed in this 1955 survey, which includes updates through 1970. The map captures a transition point in Rhode Island's interior, where small crossroads like Usquepaug, Scrabbletown, and Liberty remained distinct local hubs. Educational and social institutions are well-documented, from the Wawaloam Sch and Joseph H Ladd Sch to the Slocum Grange.

The hydrography of the region is particularly detailed, showing the intricate networks of the Queen River and Fisherville Brook feeding into numerous ponds and swamps. The southern portion of the sheet highlights the presence of Hundred Acre Pond and Yawgoo Pond, alongside the Penn Central rail line. Of interest to local historians is the South County Museum and the Baptist Plantations, reflecting the deeply rooted religious and civic history of the Exeter and North Kingstown borderlands.