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1944 Map of Bomoseen

Name: 1944 Topographic Map of Bomoseen
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1968
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

The expansive waters of Lake Bomoseen dominate this Rutland County landscape, reflecting the established recreational and agricultural character of mid-century Vermont. The map details a network of summer retreats like Beechwood Camp and Camp Awanee, alongside year-round settlements such as Hortonville and Hubbardton. The shoreline is heavily marked with local landmarks, from Crystal Beach and Avalon Beach to the secluded Neshobe Island.

Evidence of 19th-century rural organization persists through the distribution of district schools, including Hangall School and Turnpike School, and historic burial grounds like Pleasant View Cemetery. This survey, conducted during the war years, captures the region before modern development, preserving the original routes of the Warner Memorial Highway and Settlers Monument Road as they wind through the high ridges of Sargent Hill and Zion Hill.