2024 Map of Gilson Mountain

About this map

Binghamville and West Fletcher sit within a landscape defined by the rolling foothills of the Green Mountains, where the Lamoille River and Fairfield River carve through the terrain. This modern survey reveals a dense concentration of historical burial grounds, including the Pioneer Cem and Giddings Cem, which anchor the local genealogical record across rural townships. The settlement pattern follows the narrow valley floors, with Sanderson Corner and Fairfax Falls serving as traditional crossroads. High points like Gilson Mtn and Bald Knob overlook a network of brooks such as Wilkins Brook and Stones Brook, illustrating how the drainage patterns dictated the placement of early homesteads and road networks like Buck Hollow Rd. The map effectively documents the persistent rural character of this northern Vermont region at the Franklin and Chittenden County border.