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1944 Map of Camels Hump

Name: 1944 Topographic Map of Camels Hump
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1944
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1944

About this map

The Green Mountains dominate this mid-century landscape, anchored by the iconic peak of Camels Hump (The Lion). Settlement is concentrated along the valleys of the Winooski River and Huntington River, where the Central Vermont railway and the Theodore Roosevelt International Highway serve as the primary conduits for travel and trade. In the north, the Fort Ethan Allen Artillery Range covers a significant portion of Underhill and Jericho, reflecting the military presence in the region during the war years.

Rural life is marked by numerous district schools such as Towers Sch, Fiddock Sch, and Durkee Sch, which once served the scattered hillside farms. Key landmarks include the State Hospital For The Insane at Waterbury and the industrial activity at Bolton Falls. Smaller hamlets like Hanksville, Nashville, and Dowsville remain connected to the larger centers via a network of local roads following the natural contours of gaps like Bolton Notch and Nebraska Notch.