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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

Otter Creek meanders through the western lowlands, defined by broad floodplains and crossings like Sanderson Bridge and Dean Bridge. This mid-century landscape is dominated by the industrial and social hub of Brandon, where the Rutland railroad tracks run parallel to the Neshobe River. To the east, the terrain rises sharply into the Green Mountain National Forest, where labels such as Lead Mine Mtn and Proctor Lookout hint at the area's history of resource extraction and fire observation.

Smaller outlying communities such as Forestdale, Goshen, and Leicester Corners are connected by a network of rural roads serving local schools and landmarks. Genealogy interests are well-supported by several burial grounds, including Brookside Cem and June Cem, alongside institutions like the Brandon State Sch. The map effectively illustrates the sharp transition from the fertile valley bottom to the steep, wooded ridges of the Green Mountains.