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1908 Map of Hanover

Name: 1908 Topographic Map of Hanover
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1924
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1924

About this map

Dartmouth College anchors the northeastern corner of this terrain, overlooking the Connecticut River as it carves a border between Vermont and New Hampshire. The landscape is defined by the convergence of major waterways, including the White River and Ottauquechee River, which facilitated the development of critical transportation hubs like White River Junction. Here, the Central Vermont Railway and Boston and Maine R R intersect, reflecting the era's reliance on rail for commerce and travel between the hills and valleys.

Industrial and social life is evident in the numerous small settlements and labor sites scattered across the hillsides, from the Quarry Hill mine near Lebanon to the wool processing at Deweys Mills near the dramatic Quechee Gulf. Genealogists will find a wealth of local landmarks, including the Podunk School, Hartland Four Corners, and numerous cemeteries marked simply as Cem. The map also captures the early road network, featuring the Woodstock Highway and the Turnpike, which linked remote outposts like North Pomfret and Cornish Flat.