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1948 Map of Fort Ethan Allen

Name: 1948 Topographic Map of Fort Ethan Allen
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1970
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1970

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Malletts Bay dominates this coastal landscape, serving as a focal point for the recreational and military activity defining the Chittenden County shoreline in the late 1940s. The northern reaches are characterized by the winding Lamoille River and its associated Wildlife Refuge, while the southern area is anchored by the sprawling Fort Ethan Allen Military Reservation. This period shows a transition from agricultural use, represented by Winnisquam Orchard and the Town Farm, to a landscape of seasonal camps like Camp Kimya and Camp Norfleet along the Lake Champlain waterfront.

Transportation and infrastructure are evidenced by the Central Vermont railroad line and a network of schools such as School No 3 and School No 4 that once served the rural population. Notable landmarks like Chimney Corner and Munson Flat provide precise points of reference for local historians. The presence of several Quarries and a Sawmill indicates the local industries that supported the growth of settlements like Colchester and the outskirts of Burlington.