1986 Map of Johnson

About this map

Johnson serves as the primary hub of activity in this Lamoille County landscape, situated where the Gihon River meets the winding Lamoille River. The terrain is defined by the steep rises of the Waterville Mountains and prominent peaks like Laraway Mtn and Bowen Mtn. At the southern edge, the Mt Mansfield State Forest provides a protected backdrop near Prospect Rock and the waters of Ithiel Falls. This 1980s documentation reveals a rural economy rooted in natural resources, visible through several Sand Pits, a Gravel Pit, and a Mine located northeast of the main village. Smaller settlements such as East Johnson and Belvidere Junction remain connected by river valleys and brooks including Foot Brook and Butternut Mtn Brook, highlighting the traditional Vermont pattern of valley-floor development surrounded by high, forested ridges.