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1946 Map of Brandon

Name: 1946 Topographic Map of Brandon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1958
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1958

About this map

Brandon serves as a central hub in this post-war survey, positioned where the Rutland Railroad railroad meets the meandering Neshobe River. The landscape transitions sharply from the agricultural lowlands of Otter Creek to the rising elevations of the Green Mountains. Local civic life is well-documented through numerous educational and social landmarks, including the Brandon State Sch, the Arnold Sch, and Vermont Thorpe Camp tucked near the northern border.

Industry and natural resources are evident in the presence of Jones Mill Pond and the aptly named Lead Mine Mtn to the east. For genealogists, the map preserves the locations of several burial grounds such as Brookside Cem and June Cem, along with distinct rural school districts like School No 1 and School No 2 in Leicester. The infrastructure of the era is marked by named crossings such as Sanderson Bridge and Dean Bridge, which once facilitated movement across the complex river system.