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1932 Map of Ludlow

Name: 1932 Topographic Map of Ludlow
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1932
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1932

About this map

The Rutland Railroad winds through this section of the Green Mountains, following the narrow valleys carved by the Black River and the Williams River. In the early 1930s, this landscape was defined by its numerous small school districts and isolated mountain settlements like Plymouth Kingdom and Spoonerville. The map documents a dense network of rural infrastructure, including many local schools such as Sawyer Stand Sch, Baltimore Sch, and the Cavendish Center Sch.

Industrial and geological landmarks punctuate the terrain, from the dramatic Cavendish Gorge to the Quarry Pond near Perkinsville. Transportation was transitioning during this era, evidenced by the presence of the Springfield Airport near North Springfield and the vital rail corridor serving Proctorsville and Chester Depot. The topography is particularly detailed around the peaks of Hawks Mountain and Little Ascutney Mtn, showing the steep relief that dictated the placement of historic post offices like Felchville Reading P O.