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1986 Map of Jay Peak

Name: 1986 Topographic Map of Jay Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1987
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1987

About this map

The Canada United States border defines the northern edge of this landscape, where the Missisquoi River cuts through the valley near East Richford and Stevens Mills. This international boundary is marked by a US Customs station, reflecting the historical movement of goods and people between Quebec and Vermont. To the south, the terrain rises sharply into the Green Mountains, dominated by the high elevations of Jay Peak, North Jay Peak, and Big Jay.

Heavy forestation covers much of the area, specifically within the Jay State Forest. The drainage patterns are intricate, with Stanhope Brook and Lucas Brook feeding the northern rivers, while the southern reaches near Montgomery Center are defined by the Trout River and its tributaries like Hannah Clark Brook. This map documents a period of stable mountain geography and small valley settlements before late-century shifts in land use.