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1957 Map of Barre

Name: 1957 Topographic Map of Barre
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1965
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1965

About this map

Norwich University stands at the heart of Northfield, anchoring a valley landscape defined by the Central Vermont railroad and the Dog River. This mid-century survey captures the industrial and educational core of Washington County, where the granite economy is signaled by numerous quarries near Barre and South Barre. The terrain is characterized by a high concentration of institutional landmarks, from the Montpelier-Barre Airport on the plateau near Berlin to the State Fish Hatchery south of Roxbury.

Rural life is meticulously documented through a network of district schools like Berlin Corner Sch and Clogston Sch, alongside recreational sites such as Teela-Wooket Camp. The topography transitions from the steep slopes of Paine Mtn and Shaw Mtn down to the fertile branches of the Winooski River and the Third Branch White River. This detail provides a clear view of the region's mid-century settlement patterns, from the capital at Montpelier to smaller hamlets like Riverton and Northfield Falls.