1948 Map of Burlington

About this map

Burlington dominates the eastern shore of Lake Champlain in this post-war survey, showcasing a dense urban core defined by its waterfront industry and civic institutions. The map records the functional landscape of the late 1940s, where the Rutland and Central Vermont railroads converge near Burlington Bay and Union Sta. Beyond the city center, the terrain transitions into the sprawling campus of the University of Vermont and northward toward Winooski, where the Winooski Gorge and various quarries indicate the region's industrial foundations. The eastern portion of the quadrangle is largely occupied by the Fort Ethan Allen Military Reservation and the Burlington Municipal Airport, highlighting the area's strategic and transportation importance during this era. Rural pockets remain in St George and Shelburne, where small schools like St George Sch and numerous windmills dot the landscape near Shelburne Pond.