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1957 Map of Bellows Falls

Name: 1957 Topographic Map of Bellows Falls
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1960
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1960

About this map

The Connecticut River serves as the central artery for this borderland, dividing the hills of Vermont and New Hampshire. Fertile agricultural flats including Great Meadow and the Upper Meadows line the river, which supported the growth of industrial and transit hubs like Bellows Falls and Walpole. The rail infrastructure is prominent, featuring the Boston and Maine and Central Vermont lines that follow the river’s course, linking settlements such as Westminster Sta and North Westminster.

Upland from the river valley, the landscape is dotted with early community landmarks and small industries. The extraction of minerals is evidenced by Beryl Mtn Mine and Mine Ledge, while rural social structures are represented by sites like Dodge Tavern, the Kurn Hattin Home, and the South Hemlock Sch. The topography is marked by named summits like Beryl Mtn and Surry Mountain, providing a detailed view of the rugged terrain as it was settled in the mid-20th century.