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1948 Map of Milton

Name: 1948 Topographic Map of Milton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1961
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1961

About this map

Fort Ethan Allen and its military reservation anchor the southern portion of this landscape, reflecting the post-war strategic geography of Chittenden County. To the north, the Lamoille River winds through the valley, feeding into Champlain Lake near the Sand Bar State Park and the Wildlife Refuge. The map reveals a high density of rural institutions, including Bellows Academy and numerous numbered schoolhouses like School No 8 and School No 4, which were the social pillars for communities in Georgia Center and Westford.

Infrastructure is defined by the Central Vermont railroad and the Ethan Allen Highway, which facilitate movement between the industrial hub of Winooski and the northern reaches of Milton. Notable local landmarks like Arrowhead Mountain Lake and Malletts Bay illustrate the area's transition into a seasonal destination, evidenced by several camps such as Camp Rich and Camp Watson dotting the shoreline.