1954 Map of Brattleboro

About this map

The Connecticut River defines the eastern boundary of this mid-century Vermont landscape, serving as a vital corridor for the Boston and Maine Rr and Central Vermont Ry. The urban center of Brattleboro is depicted with detailed street layouts and significant institutional landmarks like the Austine Sch and the Retreat Meadows. Moving west into the hills of Windham County, the terrain is punctuated by small villages such as Williamsville, South Newfane, and Marlboro, the latter featuring the campus of Marlboro College. The map illustrates a rural economy transitioning through the post-war era, where traditional sites like the West Dummerston Dam and numerous family cemeteries—including the King Cem and Maple Grove Cem—persist alongside newer developments like the Airfield near the river and the growth of Windham College in Putney.