1925 Map of Irasburg

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The Missisquoi River and the Black River carve through the deep valleys of Orleans County in this 1923 survey. This northern Vermont landscape is defined by its small farming communities and a remarkable density of neighborhood schools, including Trumpas School, Hitchcock School, and Le Clair School. The Canadian Pacific railroad cuts across the northern terrain, passing through North Troy and servicing the high-elevation Summit Siding. This era shows a well-distributed rural population, with settlements like Irasburg and Westfield serving as local hubs. Natural landmarks such as Big Falls on the Missisquoi and the southern reaches of Lake Memphremagog highlight the area's hydrology before later development altered the local drainage patterns. Significant heights like Bear Mtn and the Jay Mountains frame the western and northern boundaries of these river-valley townships.