1954 Map of Bennington

About this map

The Bennington valley is anchored by a dense network of industrial and educational landmarks in the mid-1950s, centered where the Walloomsac River meets the Roaring Branch. The local economy of the era is evidenced by Paper Mill Village and the Rutland RR corridors, while the presence of Bennington College and the Bennington Battle Monument define the cultural landscape. To the east, the terrain rises into the Green Mountain National Forest, bisected by the Long Trail and the Molly Stark Trail. Rural life is meticulously documented through numerous schoolhouses like Maple Grove Sch and Bushnell Sch, alongside genealogical sites such as Grandview Cemetery and Shaftsbury Cem. The map tracks the shift from the valley's developed centers like North Bennington to the higher elevations of Glastenbury Mtn.