1980s Maps of Orleans County, Vermont

Explore 23 historic maps of Orleans County from the 1980s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1980s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

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Orleans County, VT maps

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  1. 1986 Map of North Troy
    1986 Map of North Troy
    1986 North Troy
    1986 Print · USGS
    The northern Green Mountains meet the international border in the mid-eighties as the Missisquoi River valley connects small Vermont communities. Trace local history through the settlements of North Troy, Jay, and Westfield, or locate the U S Customs post and family cemeteries.

  2. 1986 Map of Westmore
    1986 Map of Westmore
    1986 Westmore
    1986 Print · USGS
    Orleans County, Vermont, during the mid-1980s reveals a landscape defined by deep glacial waters and mountain ridges. Trace local genealogy and recreation history near Westmore and Lake Willoughby, or locate the Cem and Campgrounds in the Willoughby State Forest.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1986 Map of Orleans
    1986 Map of Orleans
    1986 Orleans
    1986 Print · USGS
    Orleans County in the mid-eighties shows a landscape of river-valley settlements and dairy-country hills. Genealogists and hikers can trace the geography of Orleans, Brownington Village, and the slopes of Barton Mtn near the Willoughby River.

  4. 1986 Map of Newport Center
    1986 Map of Newport Center
    1986 Newport Center
    1986 Print · USGS
    Orleans County, Vermont, sits along the Canadian border in the mid-1980s, showcasing a landscape of upland peaks and glacial ponds. Researchers can locate the Summit Siding railroad point, various Sand & Gravel Pits, and local landmarks like Walker Pd and South Newport.

  5. 1986 Map of Groveton
    1986 Map of Groveton
    1986 Groveton
    1986 Print · USGS
    The North Country's rugged borderlands come into focus in the mid-1980s, tracing the river-and-rail corridors of the Connecticut River valley. Genealogists and historians can locate family landmarks in North Stratford, Groveton, and Guildhall or trace the Canadian National RR.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1986 Map of Irasburg
    1986 Map of Irasburg
    1986 Irasburg
    1986 Print · USGS
    Orleans County, Vermont, is captured here in the mid-1980s, showing a landscape defined by the winding Black River valley. Researchers can trace historic property lines and local landmarks from the village of Irasburg to remote points like Kidder Pd and Chamberlain Hill.

  7. 1986 Map of Sherbrooke
    1986 Map of Sherbrooke
    1986 Sherbrooke
    1986 Print · USGS
    The Great North Woods of the mid-eighties appear in detail across this survey of the New Hampshire and Canadian borderlands. Researchers can trace the entire chain of the First Connecticut Lake through the fourth, alongside remote settlements like Pittsburg and Beecher Falls.
    2 unique versions available

  8. 1986 Map of Wolcott, 1987 Print
    1986 Map of Wolcott, 1987 Print
    1986 Wolcott
    1987 Print · USGS
    Vermont's Lamoille River valley and the surrounding uplands are captured here in the mid-1980s as the region maintained its rural and recreational character. Trace the layout of riverside settlements like Wolcott and Pottersville or locate family landmarks near Scribner Hill and North Wolcott.
    2 unique versions available

  9. 1986 Map of West Charleston, 1987 Print
    1986 Map of West Charleston, 1987 Print
    1986 West Charleston
    1987 Print · USGS
    The international border at Derby Line meets the Vermont highlands in the mid-1980s, showcasing a landscape of interconnected glacial lakes and upland farms. Researchers can trace historical property lines and water features from Lake Salem and Seymour Lake to the rural crossroads of Holland.
    2 unique versions available

  10. 1986 Map of Albany, 1987 Print
    1986 Map of Albany, 1987 Print
    1986 Albany
    1987 Print · USGS
    Orleans County in the mid-1980s reveals a classic Vermont mix of highland wilderness and river-valley villages. Researchers can trace the layout of Craftsbury Common, locate the old Mill Village, and follow the winding course of the Black River.
    2 unique versions available

  11. 1986 Map of Sutton, 1987 Print
    1986 Map of Sutton, 1987 Print
    1986 Sutton
    1987 Print · USGS
    The northern Vermont uplands of the 1980s are defined here by high-elevation lakes and the deep notch of Lake Willoughby. Trace local rail and settlement history through Willoughby (Kimball Sta), Sutton Station, and the slopes of Mount Hor.
    2 unique versions available

  12. 1986 Map of Lowell, 1987 Print
    1986 Map of Lowell, 1987 Print
    1986 Lowell
    1987 Print · USGS
    Orleans County, Vermont, is captured here in the mid-eighties as a landscape of river valleys and mountain ridges. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named sites like Farman Hill and Leland Hill or locate the village Cem near Lowell.

  13. 1986 Map of Jay Peak, 1987 Print
    1986 Map of Jay Peak, 1987 Print
    1986 Jay Peak
    1987 Print · USGS
    The high peaks of the northern Green Mountains meet the Canadian border in the late twentieth century. Researchers can trace the river-valley settlements of Montgomery Center and Stevens Mills or locate high-altitude landmarks like Jay Peak and Domeys Dome.
    2 unique versions available

  14. 1986 Map of Newport, 1987 Print
    1986 Map of Newport, 1987 Print
    1986 Newport
    1987 Print · USGS
    Orleans County, Vermont, sits along the Canadian border in the mid-1980s, where the city of Newport anchors the southern tip of Lake Memphremagog. Researchers can trace old lakeside settlements like Beebe Plain and North Derby or locate landmarks such as the Newport Stake Light and Clyde Pond.
    2 unique versions available

  15. 1986 Map of Crystal Lake, 1987 Print
    1986 Map of Crystal Lake, 1987 Print
    1986 Crystal Lake
    1987 Print · USGS
    Orleans County is captured in the mid-1980s during a period of steady rural life among the hills and glacial ponds. Genealogists can trace the settlements of Barton, Glover, and West Glover while locating landmarks like Lake Parker, Shadow Lake, and Simpson Hill.
    2 unique versions available

  16. 1986 Map of Caspian Lake, 1987 Print
    1986 Map of Caspian Lake, 1987 Print
    1986 Caspian Lake
    1987 Print · USGS
    The upland villages of Orleans and Caledonia counties are captured here in the mid-1980s, centered on the clear waters of Caspian Lake. Genealogists and historians can trace the local road networks connecting Hardwick Street, Greensboro Bend, and East Hardwick.
    2 unique versions available

  17. 1986 Map of Stannard, 1987 Print
    1986 Map of Stannard, 1987 Print
    1986 Stannard
    1987 Print · USGS
    Northeast Vermont at the mid-eighties shows a landscape of upland forests and scattered hamlets between the Lamoille River and Stannard Mountain. Trace the rural developments of Stannard and East Greensboro, or find old industrial sites at Fairbanks Mills on Mill Brook.

  18. 1986 Map of Hazens Notch, 1987 Print
    1986 Map of Hazens Notch, 1987 Print
    1986 Hazens Notch
    1987 Print · USGS
    The Green Mountains of northern Vermont are captured here in the mid-1980s, centered on the high pass of Hazens Notch. Trace local industrial history at the Strip Mine or locate historic landmarks like the Covered Bridge in Hectorville and the Tillotson Mill.

  19. 1986 Map of Craftsbury, 1987 Print
    1986 Map of Craftsbury, 1987 Print
    1986 Craftsbury
    1987 Print · USGS
    Orleans County, Vermont, maintains its rural character in the mid-1980s as a landscape of small hamlets and glacial lakes. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named sites like Merrill Corner and Gebbie Corner alongside the waters of Great Hosmer Pond.
    2 unique versions available

  20. 1988 Map of West Burke
    1988 Map of West Burke
    1988 West Burke
    1988 Print · USGS
    Vermont's Northeast Kingdom shows its quiet, late-twentieth-century character in this detailed survey of the Burke and Newark area. Genealogists and hikers can trace the roads connecting Newark Street, Hartwellville, and the waters of Center Pond.
    2 unique versions available

  21. 1988 Map of Island Pond
    1988 Map of Island Pond
    1988 Island Pond
    1988 Print · USGS
    The Northeast Kingdom's highlands are captured here in the late eighties, showing the remote waters and peaks of Essex and Orleans counties. Genealogists and hikers can trace landmarks from the Bald Mtn Lookout Tower to the lakefront at Island Pond and the Cem near East Charleston.
    2 unique versions available

  22. 1989 Map of Mount Mansfield
    1989 Map of Mount Mansfield
    1989 Mount Mansfield
    1989 Print · USGS
    Northern Vermont in the late eighties remains a landscape of deep forests and isolated mountain villages. Genealogists and hikers can trace the old rail lines of the Canadian Pacific RR or locate family sites near Lake Willoughby and Brownington Village.

  23. 1989 Map of Morgan Center
    1989 Map of Morgan Center
    1989 Morgan Center
    1989 Print · USGS
    Vermont's northern border country is captured here in the late eighties, showing the remote woodlands and glacial ponds along the Canadian line. Genealogists and local historians can locate the Morgan Center settlement, the local Cem, and family-named landmarks like Page Hill or Mead Hill.
    2 unique versions available

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