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2015 Map of Benson

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Benson
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Lake Champlain and the Poultney River define the western and southern boundaries of this landscape, where the Vermont-New York state line meets. The village of Benson serves as a central hub, connected by a network of local roads like Stage Rd and Old N Lake Rd that lead toward the water at Benson Landing. The area is notably dense with early burial grounds, including the Fair View Cem, Old Cem, and Carter Street Cem, providing a significant map for genealogical research in Rutland County.

Terrain features like Shaw Mtn and The Great Ledge rise above numerous smaller water bodies, including Strong Swamp and Root Pond. In the southern portion of the quadrangle, West Haven sits near the confluence of several creeks, while the Hubbardton River winds through the eastern valley. The distribution of family-named landmarks such as Forbes Hill and Wilcox Hill suggests a long history of local land ownership and agricultural settlement patterns preserved into the modern era.