1948 Map of Essex Junction

About this map

The Central Vermont railroad corridor serves as the industrial spine of this Chittenden County landscape, connecting the village of Essex Junction with North Williston and Richmond. The Winooski River meanders through the center of the quadrangle, flanked by numerous small quarries and the Power House below the junction. This post-war survey illustrates a rural Vermont transition where agriculture meets early suburban expansion, evidenced by the Champlain Valley Exposition grounds and a network of local education centers like Muddy Brook Sch and Oak Hill Sch. To the south, the terrain rises toward Chamberlain Hill and Yantz Hill, leading toward the shores of Hinesburg Pond. This area is also marked by dedicated conservation and research land, including the Essex Junction Village Forest and the Vermont Research Forest Agriculture Experiment Station, showing the state's long-standing commitment to forestry management.