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1981 Map of Fairlee

Name: 1981 Topographic Map of Fairlee
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1990
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1990

About this map

The Connecticut River serves as the dividing line between Vermont and New Hampshire, anchoring a landscape of glacial lakes and river-bottom agriculture during the early 1980s. The settlement of Fairlee is positioned between the river and the dramatic cliff of The Palisades, while Lake Morey and Lake Fairlee define the region's recreational character. Transportation patterns are clearly visible, with the Boston and Maine railroad following the riverbank parallel to modern highway interchanges.

Local landmarks such as the St Martins Chapel and Bear Ridge Raceway highlight the social and sporting life of Orange County. The terrain is marked by significant elevations like Bald Top and Ely Mountain, with numerous drainages such as Blood Brook and Gravel Pit Brook feeding into the larger water bodies. This survey preserves the layout of small hamlets like West Fairlee Center and Ely before late-century shifts in rural land use.