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1925 Map of Jay Peak

Name: 1925 Topographic Map of Jay Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1925
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1925

About this map

The Missisquoi River carves a path through the northern Green Mountains in this mid-1920s survey, anchoring the border-town economy of Richford. In this era, the landscape is defined by the intersection of mountain geography and essential transit, where the Canadian Pacific and Central Vermont railroads facilitate trade near the international boundary. A network of rural district schools like Corey School, Austin School, and the Hazens Notch School highlights the decentralized nature of these upland farming and logging communities.

Industrial activity is evident at the Asbestos Mine near Belvidere Mtn and the Tillotson Mill in Lowell. The terrain is dominated by prominent summits including Jay Peak and Tillotson Peak, while the Hazens Notch Road provides a critical passage through the high gaps. From the small riverside settlements of Stevens Mill to the southern reaches of Belvidere Center, the map preserves the precise locations of family-run mills and remote mountain camps.