2012 Map of Gilson Mountain

About this map

The Lamoille River cuts through the southern reaches of this Franklin County terrain, anchoring the settlement of Fairfax Falls. To the north, the landscape is defined by the high ground of Gilson Mountain, Buck Mountain, and Coombs Hill, with small communities like Binghamville and Fletcher established along the valley roads. The distribution of small burial grounds, including Binghamville Cem, Mudgett Cem, and the Spafford Cem near the river, suggests a long-standing pattern of family-centered settlement in these hills. Water resources are plentiful, from the Fairfield River and Mill Brook to the quiet waters of Metcalf Pond and Halfmoon Pond. This documentation of the area shows how the local road network, such as Fairfield Rd and River Rd, follows the natural contours of the ridges and brooks to connect these dispersed Vermont hamlets.