2015 Map of Burke Mountain

About this map

The Passumpsic River and its various branches anchor the settlement patterns of this Vermont landscape, where the ST J & L C RR tracks parallel the water through the valley floor. To the east, the massif of Burke Mountain and its W Peak Burke Mtn dominate the topography, creating a dramatic elevation change from the village centers. Local heritage is preserved in several rural burial grounds such as the North Kirby-Brookside Cem and Woodmont Cem, while the Burrington Covered Bridge serves as a functional piece of historic architecture across the Sheldon Brook. Small clusters of homes at East Burke, Burke Hollow, and North Kirby are connected by a network of steep roads like Darling Hill Rd and Gaskell Hill Rd, reflecting the region's enduring rural character and the logistical challenges of the mountain terrain.