1948 Map of Essex Junction

About this map

The Winooski River winds through the heart of this mid-century landscape, serving as a geographic anchor for the evolving communities of Essex Junction and Williston. This survey, based on 1948 field checks with 1972 purple-ink revisions, captures the post-war transition of Chittenden County. Local infrastructure is well-defined, from the Central Vermont railroad tracks to industrial markers like the Brick Kiln and various Quarry sites. The map documents rural education and social life through landmarks such as the Oak Hill Sch, Lake Iroquois Sch, and the Champlain Valley Exposition grounds. Notable elevation changes are marked by Saxon Hill, Yantz Hill, and Chamberlain Hill, while smaller settlements like North Williston, Kirby Corner, and Fays Corner illustrate the historic settlement patterns between the river valleys and the shores of Lake Iroquois.