2015 Map of Bread Loaf

About this map

The Green Mountain National Forest dominates this section of the Vermont interior, where the high ridges of the Green Mountains form a dramatic backdrop for the community of Bread Loaf. This area is defined by its steep terrain and significant gaps, such as Middlebury Gap and Texas Gap, which have historically dictated the paths of travel through the range. Researchers will find a landscape carved by numerous watercourses, including the White River and the Middle Br Middlebury River, alongside several high-elevation features like Pleiad Lake and Skylight Pond. The map reveals the persistence of local family names and small settlements through sites such as Kirby Cem and Lewis Cem, while the Natural Tpke and Ripton 125 provide the primary corridors through the dense forest and over the mountain passes.