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1953 Map of Memphremagog

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of Memphremagog
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1970
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1970

About this map

The Canada United States international boundary bisects this landscape, separating the border towns of Beebe Plain and Derby Line from their Quebec neighbors. This mid-century revision of 1920s fieldwork reveals a region defined by its glacial lakes and a transition from industrial hubs to rural farmsteads. The Quebec Central and Canadian Pacific railroads connect the bustling lakefront of Newport and Orleans to the wider trade network, while the Willey Granite Quarry on Darling Hill points to the local extractive economy.

Further south, the map details the historic centers of Brownington Village and Brownington Center, where numerous one-room schoolhouses like North Brownington School and Powers School served the agricultural community. The terrain is marked by prominent elevations such as Barton Mtn and Prospect Hill, falling away toward the deep waters of Lake Willoughby and Seymour Lake. Small family cemeteries, including Kelsey Cem and Crandall Cem, are scattered throughout the hills, providing essential points for genealogical research.