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1948 Map of Georgia Plains

Name: 1948 Topographic Map of Georgia Plains
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

Lake Champlain dominates the western shoreline of this Vermont landscape, where the waters meet the rural transition of Franklin and Chittenden counties. During the mid-twentieth century, this region was defined by a mix of agricultural hamlets and seasonal lakefront activity. The shoreline is dotted with established summer sites such as Camp Rich, Camp Watson, and Algonquin Camp, reflecting the area's development as a destination for outdoor recreation. Inland, the map reveals the layout of rural education and small-town centers including Silvertown Sch and Checkerberry Village.

South of Georgia Plains, the terrain descends toward the Lamoille River and the marshes of the Wildlife Refuge. The infrastructure of the era is evident in the Sand Bar Bridge connecting to South Hero, and the isolated Savage Island lying just offshore. Local industry and utility are marked by several scattered quarries and a prominent Substation, while the geography is anchored by landmarks like Eagle Mountain and Bradley Hill.