2018 Map of Barre West

About this map

The rugged terrain between Montpelier and Barre is defined by the steep valleys of the Winooski River and Stevens Branch in this modern-era survey. The map details the developed corridor of South Barre and the centralized infrastructure surrounding the Edward F Knapp State Airport. Higher elevations are marked by scattered rural cemeteries that speak to the region's earlier agricultural roots, including the Berlin Cem near Berlin Corners and the Saint Monica Cem on the outskirts of the granite-rich city. Significant water features like the expansive Berlin Pond and the Bolster Reservoir dominate the central basin, while prominent peaks like Paine Mtn and Irish Hill shape the western skyline. This geography illustrates the concentration of Vermont's population and transportation networks within the narrow, fertile valleys of Washington County, showing how historical settlements evolved around the river-and-road connections that link the capital to its neighbors.