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1957 Map of Londonderry

Name: 1957 Topographic Map of Londonderry
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1961
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1961

About this map

The Green Mountain National Forest dominates this mid-century landscape, where the rugged topography of the Green Mountains is marked by early outdoor recreation and historic footpaths. This survey highlights the Long Trail (Appalachian Trail) as it traverses peaks like Bromley Mountain and Stratton Mountain, reflecting the area's transition into a premier skiing and hiking destination. Established recreation spots like Snow Valley Ski Area and Big Bromley Ski Area appear alongside the expansive Somerset Reservoir and the Daniel Webster Historical Mon, signaling a balance between preserved wilderness and managed timberland within the Hapgood State Forest.

Settlement patterns follow the river valleys, with villages such as Londonderry, South Londonderry, and Jamaica clustered along the West River. For genealogists, the map is remarkably detailed, locating numerous small burial grounds such as Riverside Cem, Winhall Hollow Cem, and the Peru Cem. The presence of the Winhall Sta and various schoolhouses like Grahamville Sch provides a look at the infrastructure that supported these high-country communities before modern consolidation.