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1939 Map of Lyndonville

Name: 1939 Topographic Map of Lyndonville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1939
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1939

About this map

Lyndonville and the surrounding villages of Lyndon, Sutton, and Sheffield serve as the primary hubs in this late-1930s survey of Vermont's Northeast Kingdom. The region is defined by its deep glacial lakes and prominent peaks, most notably the dramatic corridor of Lake Willoughby flanked by Mt Pisgah and Mt Hor. The Canadian Pacific railroad cuts through the terrain, connecting small stations like Willoughby Sta and Summit Sta, which served as critical links for the agricultural and timber economies of the day.

Rural life is meticulously documented through a dense network of country schoolhouses and community landmarks, including the Old Red Sch, Pudding Hill Sch, and the uniquely named Squabble Hollow. Local history is anchored by family-named landscape features such as Patch Hill and Norris Mtn, alongside established spiritual centers like the South Wheelock Ch. The map provides a clear picture of the early 20th-century road network connecting isolated settlements like Gilbert Square and The Four Corners before modern highway expansion.