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1948 Map of Camels Hump

Name: 1948 Topographic Map of Camels Hump
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1959
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1959

About this map

The Winooski River carves a deep valley through the Green Mountains on this 1948 survey, serving as the primary corridor for both the Central Vermont railroad and the Theodore Roosevelt Highway. This transit network links the settlements of Richmond, Jonesville, and Bolton, while the higher elevations are dominated by the Mount Mansfield State Forest and Camels Hump State Forest. The map captures the prominence of Camels Hump (The Lion), a landmark peak surrounded by a network of hiking shelters such as Bolton Lodge and Gorham Lodge.

Evidence of early rural life is found in the scattering of district schools like Fiddock Sch and Phillips Sch, and the unique Old Round Ch in Richmond. To the north, the Fort Ethan Allen Military Reservation occupies the upland terrain, while the eastern edge is defined by the Waterbury Reservoir and the developing village of Waterbury. The presence of the Light Trout Club and several mountain camps indicates the region's mid-century role as a destination for outdoor recreation and conservation.