1924 Map of Barre

About this map

Norwich University stands at the heart of Northfield, a central anchor in a landscape defined by steep ridges and narrow river valleys during the early 1920s. The regional economy of central Vermont is visible through the infrastructure of the Vermont Central RR, which follows the path of the Dog River, and the heavy industrial presence of the Marble Quarry and Talc Mine. To the east, the city of Barre appears as a dense hub near Millstone Hill, supported by the Montpelier and Wells River RR. The survey reveals a dense network of district schools, such as Rabbit Hollow School and Cram Hill School, serving the upland farming and quarrying communities. Specialized facilities like the State Fish Hatchery in Roxbury and the County Hospital near Beckley Hill reflect the institutional development of the era.