1957 Map of Claremont

About this map

Mt Ascutney dominates the western horizon of this mid-century survey, casting its shadow over a landscape where the Connecticut River serves as both a natural boundary and a central artery for industry. The map captures the industrial character of Claremont and Springfield, where the Sugar River and Black River powered numerous operations like Cornish Mills and Goulds Mill. Transportation is a defining feature, with the Central Vermont and Boston and Maine railroads threading through the valley to key nodes like Claremont Junc.