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1906 Map of Hanover

Name: 1906 Topographic Map of Hanover
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1962
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1962

About this map

Hanover and the surrounding river valleys are dominated by the meeting of the Connecticut River and the White River in the early 20th century. This area is a critical rail hub, where the Central Vermont Railroad, Woodstock Railroad, and Boston and Maine Railroad converge near White River Junction. The landscape is dotted with rural educational and social centers, from Dartmouth College in the north to the smaller Podunk School and Bragg School.

Old transport routes like The Kings Highway and the Vermont Turnpike traverse the hilly terrain, connecting established villages such as Norwich, Hartland, and Plainfield. Industry is centered on water power at Deweys Mills and Quechee, the latter situated near the distinctive Quechee Gulf. This survey documents a New England landscape during its transition from a strictly agricultural economy to a regional railroad and educational center.