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1988 Map of Island Pond

Name: 1988 Topographic Map of Island Pond
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1988
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1988

About this map

Island Pond and the surrounding townships of Brighton and Charleston define this landscape in the late 1980s. The village of Island Pond serves as a local hub, situated at the bend of the Clyde River and the lake from which it takes its name. The map documents the area's transition into a recreational and forest-management region, featuring the northern reaches of Willoughby State Forest and several large bodies of water including Seymour Lake and Echo Lake.

Upland features such as Bluff Mountain and Bald Mtn dominate the terrain, with a Bald Mtn Lookout Tower marking a significant high point for fire observation. The presence of a Gravel Pit near Seymour Lake and a Sewage Disposal Plant near the main village reflects the industrial and infrastructure requirements of these rural Vermont communities during this era. Family-named landmarks like Hopkins Hill and Rosebrook Hill offer valuable clues for genealogists tracking local land use.