1948 Map of Huntington

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Camels Hump State Forest dominates the eastern half of this landscape, centered on the unmistakable peak of Camels Hump and its northern shoulder, Camels Hump (The Lion). The famed Long Trail traverses the ridgeline, passing through high-altitude shelters such as Gorham Lodge, Montclair Glen Camp, and Wiley Lodge. This 1948 survey, with later photorevisions, captures a period when the valley economy of the Huntington River supported small clusters of settlement at Huntington, Huntington Center, and Hanksville. To the north, the Winooski River corridor serves as a vital transportation artery, carrying the tracks of the Central Vermont railroad. Local landmarks like Gillett Pond and the Airway Beacon on Robbins Mountain provide a glimpse into the regional infrastructure and geography of the Green Mountains at mid-century. Genealogists can trace rural life through sites like School No 12 and several local cemeteries.