Old Maps of Benson, Vermont for Hiking & Exploration
Hike through history with 33 historic maps of Benson. Explore old trails, ghost towns, and forgotten backroads — perfect for outdoor adventurers and local explorers.
- Rediscover forgotten places: Map out old mining camps, roads, and footpaths that no longer exist on modern maps.
- Layer with modern tools: Combine with LiDAR or satellite views to plan hikes through historical terrain.
- Made for exploration: Popular among hikers, overlanders, and local history lovers.
Use these maps to find adventure and explore the hidden past of Benson.
Benson, VT maps
(33)- 1893 Map of Whitehall, 1954 Print1893 Whitehall1954 Print · USGSThe borderlands of New York and Vermont are captured here during the peak of the canal and rail era. Genealogists and local historians can trace the transit networks of the Champlain Canal and find family-named points like Snody Dock, Benson Landing, and Howard Hill.
- 1894 Map of Ticonderoga, 1954 Print1894 Ticonderoga1954 Print · USGSLake Champlain and its strategic fortifications appear here in the 1890s as a landscape of iron mining and essential rail junctions. Trace the historic grounds of Ft. Ticonderoga Ruin and the rail corridors of the Delaware and Hudson RR through Crown Point and Orwell.2 unique versions available
- 1895 Map of Whitehall1895 Whitehall1895 Print · USGSThe Lake Champlain valley at the close of the nineteenth century reveals a landscape shaped by water and rail. Genealogists and historians can trace the early village of Whitehall, identify old steamer routes on Lake George, and locate rural settlements like Low Hampton and Dresden Center.
- 1895 Map of Castleton, 1960 Print1895 Castleton1960 Print · USGSRutland County's rugged terrain and valley settlements are captured here in the late nineteenth century, showing a landscape defined by mountain peaks and rail lines. You can trace the path of the Delaware and Hudson RR and locate vanished hamlets like Gothantown and Blissville.
- 1896 Map of Ticonderoga1896 Ticonderoga1896 Print · USGSThe strategic narrows of Lake Champlain and Lake George are shown here in the late nineteenth century, capturing the area's transition from military frontier to industrial corridor. Genealogists and historians can trace rail lines, steamer routes, and local landmarks like Ticonderoga Ruin, French Ch., and Burdicks Crossing.2 unique versions available
- 1897 Map of Castleton1897 Castleton1897 Print · USGSRutland County's industrial and agricultural heartland is captured here at the close of the nineteenth century. Researchers can trace historic rail routes like the Clarendon and Pittsford R. R. or locate family homesteads near Lake Bomoseen and Clarendon Springs.9 unique versions available
- 1898 Map of Whitehall1898 Whitehall1898 Print · USGSThe Lake Champlain and Poultney River borderlands appear here in the late nineteenth century, just as the rail-and-water shipping corridor reached its height. Genealogists and historians can trace the old docks and depots at Snody Dock, Chubbs Dock, and Putnam Station.2 unique versions available
- 1902 Map of Whitehall1902 Whitehall1902 Print · USGSThe borderlands of New York and Vermont at the turn of the century show a region defined by the Champlain Canal and the Delaware and Hudson R.R. maritime and rail networks. Genealogists and historians can trace the early layout of Whitehall, small lakeside landings like Snody Dock, and the winding Poultney River.10 unique versions available
- 1902 Map of Ticonderoga1902 Ticonderoga1902 Print · USGSThe Champlain Valley at the start of the twentieth century is captured here in the borderlands of New York and Vermont. Researchers can trace the military grounds of Fort Ticonderoga, identify operations at the Iron Mine, and locate rural stations like Burdick Crossing.11 unique versions available
- 1902 Map of Brandon, 1956 Print1902 Brandon1956 Print · USGSCentral Vermont at the turn of the century shows a landscape defined by the Otter Creek valley and the bustling Rutland Railroad. Genealogists and historians can trace old homesteads and rail sidings at Leicester Junction, Hyde Manor, and Forestdale.2 unique versions available
- 1904 Map of Brandon1904 Brandon1904 Print · USGSCentral Vermont at the opening of the century shows a landscape defined by the Rutland R.R. and the winding Otter Creek. Genealogists and researchers can trace local landmarks from Hyde Manor to the mills of Forestdale and the rail hub at Leicester Junction.5 unique versions available
- 1920 Map of Brandon1920 Brandon1920 Print · USGSVermont's western foothills and the Otter Creek valley are shown in detail during the early twentieth century. Researchers can trace the Rutland R. R. through Leicester Junction and find historic landmarks like Hyde Manor and the Lime Kiln.
- 1927 Map of Orwell1927 Orwell1927 Print · USGSMid-century Addison County reveals a landscape shaped by the Rutland Railroad and the Lake Champlain shoreline. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named sites from Larrabees Point to Orwell and locate rural landmarks like Hough Crossing School.
- 1944 Map of Bomoseen1944 Bomoseen1944 Print · USGSLake Bomoseen and the surrounding hills of Rutland County are captured in the mid-1940s during a period of transition between traditional farming and lakefront recreation. Researchers can locate rural landmarks like Turnpike Sch, East Hubbardton Cem, and the village of West Castleton.5 unique versions available
- 1946 Map of Sudbury, 1958 Print1946 Sudbury1958 Print · USGSRutland County's rural landscape is captured here in the mid-1940s, showing a network of small schoolhouses and historic estates. Genealogists and local historians can trace the foundations of Hyde Manor or locate the many district schools like Seth Warner Sch and Webster Sch.2 unique versions available
- 1946 Map of Benson, 1972 Print1946 Benson1972 Print · USGSThe rural borderlands of Rutland County come into focus just after World War II, showing a landscape of scattered schools and family farms. Researchers can trace local lineage through Carter Street Cem and identify old schoolhouse locations like Howard Hill Sch and Stony Point Sch.3 unique versions available
- 1948 Map of Benson1948 Benson1948 Print · USGSRutland County's lakeside and river valleys are captured here in the late 1940s, showing a landscape defined by small farms and regional rail lines. Researchers can trace family history through numerous rural landmarks like Fair View Cem, Aiken Sch, and the Delaware and Hudson RR.2 unique versions available
- 1948 Map of Sudbury1948 Sudbury1948 Print · USGSSudbury and the surrounding Rutland County townships are mapped here in the late 1940s, showing a landscape of rural schools and wetland agriculture. Genealogists and researchers can locate landmarks like Hyde Manor, the Seth Warner Sch, and the rail crossing at Leicester Junction.2 unique versions available
- 1949 Map of Orwell1949 Orwell1949 Print · USGSMid-century Vermont agricultural life is captured here along the Lake Champlain shore and the vital Rutland Railroad line. Genealogists can trace local landmarks like Hough Crossing, the Larrabees Point Sta, and the Mountain View Cem.3 unique versions available
- 1950 Map of Glens Falls1950 Glens Falls1950 Print · USGSThe Adirondacks and the Green Mountains meet in this mid-century survey of the New York and Vermont borderlands. Researchers can trace the industrial rail corridors of the Rutland RR and Delaware & Hudson RR connecting Glens Falls, Rutland, and the shores of Lake George.
- 1950 Map of Putnam, 1952 Print1950 Putnam1952 Print · USGSNew York’s Adirondack foothills meet the Vermont border at mid-century, spanning the high ground between two major lakes. Genealogists and historians can trace the lakeside settlements of Putnam and Dresden or find old family sites like Gilletts Cem and the Swale Sch.5 unique versions available
- 1950 Map of Ticonderoga, 1960 Print1950 Ticonderoga1960 Print · USGSThe Champlain Valley around the Vermont and New York border comes into focus just after the war, showing a landscape defined by its historic forts and rail lines. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named landmarks like Burdick Crossing, local schools such as Lake Sch, and old cemeteries including Lakeview Cem.3 unique versions available
- 1950 Map of Whitehall, 1960 Print1950 Whitehall1960 Print · USGSMid-century Washington County and the Vermont border are revealed here at a time when the lake-and-rail economy remained central. Genealogists and historians can trace family plots at Dresden Cem, locate the William Miller Chapel, or find the old Hooper Mine and Carver Falls Dam.2 unique versions available
- 1956 Map of Glens Falls, 1968 Print1956 Glens Falls1968 Print · USGSUpper New York and the Vermont mountains are captured here in the mid-fifties, showing the rugged rail-and-river network of the Northeast. Researchers can trace the paths of the Delaware and Hudson RR and Rutland RR as they wind through valley towns like Poultney and Whitehall.3 unique versions available
- 1959 Map of Glens Falls1959 Glens Falls1959 Print · USGSUpper New York and Vermont are captured here during the late 1950s, a period of transition for these mountain communities. Researchers can trace the legacy of the region's river-and-rail economy through landmarks like Lake George, Saratoga Springs, and Killington Peak.2 unique versions available
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