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1948 Map of Bolton Mountain

Name: 1948 Topographic Map of Bolton Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1966
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1966

About this map

The high peaks of the Green Mountains dominate this late 1940s survey, showing the overlap of conservation and military use during the post-war era. The Fort Ethan Allen Military Reservation extends its Artillery Target Range into the northern reaches of the map, adjacent to the protected lands of the Mount Mansfield State Forest. The topography is defined by significant elevations, including Bolton Mountain, Ricker Mountain, and Bone Mountain, which create a formidable natural barrier between the townships of Bolton, Waterbury, and Stowe.

Evidence of early recreational development is clear along the Long Trail, where hikers could find shelter at Bolton Lodge or Taylor Lodge. To the southeast, the Waterbury Reservoir fills the valley of the Little River, reflecting the mid-century infrastructure projects that transformed the Vermont interior. The map also captures the varied drainage systems of the range, from the headwaters of Miller Brook and Cotton Brook to the high-elevation waters of Lake Mansfield and Goose Pond.