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2015 Map of Crystal Lake

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Crystal Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

The village of Barton serves as the focal point of this Vermont landscape, situated at the northern tip of Crystal Lake where the Barton River begins its course. This 2015 survey illustrates a rural region defined by its glacial lakes and high ridges, including Lake Parker and Shadow Lake. The terrain is marked by prominent peaks such as Big Rock Hill and Simpson Hill, which rise above the surrounding valleys. A series of small cemeteries, including Welcom O Brown Cem and French Cem, are scattered across the hillsides, reflecting the long-established settlement patterns of Orleans and Caledonia Counties.

Transportation routes like Glover Rd and S Barton Rd connect the smaller communities of Glover and West Glover to the larger regional network. The map detail provides a clear view of the complex hydrography of the Northeast Kingdom, tracing numerous small streams like Roaring Brook and Oregon Brook that feed into the larger ponds. These water bodies and the intervening ridges suggest a landscape that remains primarily agricultural and residential, maintaining the character of traditional Vermont hill towns.