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1946 Map of Brandon

Name: 1946 Topographic Map of Brandon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1946
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1946

About this map

Brandon sits at the western base of the Green Mountains, where the valley terrain meets the steep, wooded slopes of the Green Mountain National Forest. This 1946 survey captures a landscape defined by its transition from the agricultural bottomlands of Otter Creek to the industrial and recreational uplands. The presence of the Brandon State Sch and multiple small burial grounds like Brookside Cem and Jones Cem highlights the established community infrastructure of the mid-century.

Tracing the waterways reveals a history of early industry, with Jones Mill Pond and the Neshobe River passing through Forestdale. Further east, the terrain rises sharply toward Lead Mine Mtn and Duval Basin, while the Vermont Thorpe Camp indicates the area's role in Vermont's summer camp tradition. The map also preserves the paths of the Arnold Trail and Gould Trail, providing a clear view of the rural road and trail network before modern expansion.