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1938 Map of Hardwick

Name: 1938 Topographic Map of Hardwick
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1947
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1947

About this map

Hardwick and the surrounding villages of the Lowell Mountains are captured in this study of North-Central Vermont, based on surveys conducted in 1928 and 1934. The landscape is defined by the valley of the Lamoille River and the high-elevation settlements characteristic of the region, such as Craftsbury Common and Greensboro. Transportation in the late 1930s relied heavily on the St Johnsbury and Lake Champlain RR, which winds through the southern portion of the map near Greensboro Bend and Wolcott.

Genealogists will find a wealth of local landmarks, including over a dozen rural schools like Mud Island Sch and Hazen Road Sch. The map preserves the exact locations of vanished crossroads like Merrill Corner and Gebbie Corner, alongside recreation hubs such as Caspian Lake and Lake Eden. The rugged topography, punctuated by peaks like Jeudevine Mtn and Mt Norris, dictates the placement of early farms and cemeteries that remain central to the area's history.