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1953 Map of Memphremagog

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of Memphremagog
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1961
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1961

About this map

The Canada-United States border defines the northern reach of this mid-century Vermont landscape, where international boundary markers separate Beebe Plain and Derby Line from their northern neighbors. This region is shaped by the glacial waters of Lake Memphremagog and the deep profile of Lake Willoughby to the south. The economic life of the era is visible in the Canadian Pacific rail line cutting through Newport and the Willey Granite Quarry near Darling Hill.

Rural life is anchored by a network of small schoolhouses and parish grounds, such as the Brownington Center School and Kelsey Cem. The terrain rises from the Barton River valley toward summits like Hopkinson Hill and Mead Hill, while specialized sites like the Newport Airport and Songadewin Camp reflect the mid-century development of regional infrastructure and recreation. The map meticulously records numerous family-named landmarks and water bodies, including Brownington Pond and Salem Pond, providing a detailed look at Orleans County's settlement patterns.