1953 Map of Irasburg

About this map

The Canadian border defines the northern edge of this Vermont landscape, where the Canadian Pacific railroad cuts through the terrain near the U S Customs post and North Troy. The geography is shaped by the transition from the Green Mountains to the fertile river valleys, anchored by the Missisquoi River and Black River. This 1953 revision of earlier surveys documents a rural economy still organized around small village centers and local institutions. Small rural schoolhouses like Brighton School, Burlington School, and Farrar School appear alongside family-named summits such as Allen Hill and Cleveland Hill. The map also captures the recreational and travel corridors of the mid-century, including the Journeys End Camp near the international boundary and the mountain pass at Hazen Notch, providing a clear view of Orleans County before the expansion of modern highway systems.