Loading map...

1953 Map of Hyde Park

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of Hyde Park
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1955
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1955

About this map

The Lamoille River carves a central path through this mid-century Vermont landscape, serving as a corridor for the St Johnsbury and Lake Champlain Railroad and the Grand Army of the Republic Highway. In Johnson, the presence of the State Teachers College highlights the town's role as an educational hub, while nearby Talc Mine and various diggings such as Upper Diggings point to the region's extractive industries.

Upland areas are defined by the Long Trail crossing the summits of the Mt Mansfield State Forest, including White Face Mtn. Cultural landmarks range from the rural Mud City Sch to modern developments like the Drive In Theater near Morrisville. The map captures a transition where traditional mountain settlements like West Settlement and Belvidere Junction exist alongside recreational features like Elmore State Park and the Copley Country Club.