1898 Map of Bennington

About this map

The industrial and mountain landscapes of southern Vermont converge here, where the Walloomsac River and the Hoosic River define the valley floors. In the late 19th century, this region was a hub of rail activity, with the Rutland R. R. and the Bennington and Rutland R. R. meeting in Bennington, while an early Electric R. R. stretched toward the mountains. The map reveals a dense network of smaller mill settlements and crossroads like Papermill Village and South Shaftsbury.