2012 Map of Groton

About this map

The Wells River corridor serves as the primary axis of settlement in this part of Vermont, connecting the villages of West Groton, Groton, and South Ryegate. The landscape is defined by the steep elevation changes between summits like Blue Mountain and Burnham Mountain and the narrow valleys carved by numerous waterways such as Scott Brook and Tannery Brook. Evidence of the area's agricultural and industrial heritage is found in the many cemeteries dotting the hillsides, including North Ryegate Cem, Jefferson Hill Cem, and the uniquely named Lime Kiln Cem. In the northwest corner, Ricker Mills sits near Ricker Pond, marking a historic site of water-powered industry. The distribution of local roads like Goodfellow Rd and Little Italy Rd suggests a community shaped by family-owned parcels and distinct neighborhoods scattered across the granite-underlain terrain.