1981 Map of Chelsea

About this map

The First Branch White River carves a deep valley through the heart of Orange County, serving as the primary corridor for settlement and transportation in this rural Vermont landscape. The village of Chelsea sits at the northern end of this corridor, where Jail Brook and Jenkins Brook converge with the river. Further south, the town of Tunbridge is defined by its agricultural character and historic infrastructure, notably featuring several spans such as the Larkin Covered Bridge and the Mill Covered Bridge. The map details a network of family-named heights, including Brocklebank Hill and Whitney Hill, which separate the river valley from the West Branch Ompompanoosuc River headwaters. Local social history is well-preserved through the location of the Fairgrounds and various small rural schools like Meadowbrook Sch and the Tunbridge Central Sch.