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1943 Map of Voluntown

Name: 1943 Topographic Map of Voluntown
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

The Pachaug State Forest dominates this borderland landscape, where the Connecticut and Rhode Island state line intersects a network of glacial ponds and wetlands. Established settlements like Voluntown and Rockville anchor the local geography, while the Pachaug River and Beach Pond provide significant water resources. The terrain is marked by prominent elevations such as Escoheag Hill and Pendleton Hill, with a Lookout Tower positioned for fire observation over the dense woodlands.

Genealogical interest is found in local landmarks like Kennedy Cem and Rockville Cem, while the industrial and agricultural heritage is suggested by Sawmill Pond and the Fish Hatchery. Long-distance footpaths like the Narragansett Trail and historic thoroughfares such as Ten Rod Rd and Beach Pond Road demonstrate how the region's topography dictated its early transportation and recreation patterns.