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1927 Map of Bellows Falls

Name: 1927 Topographic Map of Bellows Falls
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1957
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1957

About this map

The Connecticut River serves as the central artery for this 1927 survey, defining the border between Vermont and New Hampshire where industry and agriculture converge. The Boston and Maine Railroad follows the river's path, connecting hubs like Bellows Falls and Walpole with smaller stations at Westminster Sta and Westmoreland Depot. The landscape is dotted with evidence of early rural infrastructure, from the landmark Dodge Tavern to specialized education sites like the Mica Mine Sch.

Industry and local commerce are visible in the naming of Mill Hollow and the extraction site at Mine Ledge. The map captures a high-resolution view of late-1920s topography, including expansive agricultural zones like Great Meadow and Upper Meadows. Settlements such as Alstead, Charlestown, and Gilsum are shown in their early 20th-century layout, surrounded by named peaks like Rice Mtn and Hitchcock Mtn, reflecting a region balancing its manufacturing roots with a deeply established farming tradition.