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1954 Map of Brattleboro

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Brattleboro
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1956
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1956

About this map

Brattleboro serves as the focal point of this mid-1950s survey, situated where the Connecticut River meets Whetstone Brook. The map reveals a landscape defined by the convergence of the Boston and Maine Railroad and the Central Vermont Railway, illustrating the region's importance as a transportation corridor between Vermont and New Hampshire. Academic life is well-represented with Windham College and Marlboro College appearing in their mid-century form, alongside specialized institutions like the Austine Sch.

Beyond the urban center, the map meticulously documents the rural character of Windham County, from the village of Williamsville to the numerous family-named landmarks like Ginseng Hill and Ames Hill. Genealogists will find significant value in the distribution of small burial grounds, including the West Hill Cem and Parish Cem, which dot the hillsides of Dummerston and Newfane. The inclusion of Mine Ledge on Wantastiquet Mountain hints at the area's geological and extractive history.