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1953 Map of Voluntown

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of Voluntown
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1957
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1957

About this map

Pachaug State Forest dominates this mid-century landscape straddling the border between New London County, Connecticut, and Washington County, Rhode Island. The map reveals a region defined by extensive state timberlands and numerous water bodies, including Beach Pond Reservation and Yawgoog Pond. In the western portion, the village of Voluntown serves as a local hub near the Pachaug River, where industrial remnants like Sawmill Pond and Beachdale Pond suggest a history of water-powered milling.

Tracing the ancient route of the Shetucket Turnpike across the northern hills provides insight into early regional connectivity. For genealogical research, several small burial sites are documented, including the Rockville Cem and Mason-Gray Cem, alongside scattered rural schools. The terrain is marked by prominent elevations such as Mt Misery and Escoheag Hill, the latter featuring a Lookout Tower for fire observation over the dense woodlands.