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2015 Map of Marshfield

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Marshfield
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Marshfield sits at the confluence of the Winooski River and Mollys Brook in this 2015 study, a landscape where early settlement patterns remain etched into the topography. The map illustrates the region's historical reliance on water power and elevated homesteads, with numerous family and community burial grounds such as South Cabot Cem, Maple Hill-Bolles Cem, and Hudson Cem preserved across the hillsides. The transition from active rail to recreational paths is visible in the prominent Railroad Bed E corridor that cuts through the center of the quadrangle.

High mountain peaks like Marshfield Mtn, Burnt Mtn, and Kettle Mtn define the local skyline, while the eastern edge is dominated by significant water bodies including Mollys Falls Pond, Peacham Pond, and Lake Groton. These basins, along with points like Boulder Beach, highlight the area's development as a destination for seasonal residence and outdoor recreation, contrasting with the more traditional agricultural and village layout of South Cabot and Peacham Corner.