1948 Map of Mount Mansfield

About this map

Mount Mansfield State Forest dominates this high-altitude topography, where the jagged peaks of the Green Mountains provide the backdrop for Vermont's developing outdoor recreation economy. In this 1948 survey, the landscape is defined by the proximity of the Long Trail to the iconic summit points of The Chin and The Nose. The presence of the Toll House, State Ski Dormitory, and Taft Lodge highlights the area's transition into a destination for alpine sport and conservation. While the high ridges are sparsely settled, the valleys contain evidence of older rural life, including the Harvey Sch and the Morses Mill site. Glacial legacies are preserved in the named features of the pass, from the tight passage of Smugglers Notch to the isolated waters of Lake of the Clouds and Sterling Pond.