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1948 Map of Mount Philo

Name: 1948 Topographic Map of Mount Philo
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1953
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1953

About this map

Shelburne Falls and the agricultural landscapes of the Lake Champlain valley are documented here just after the war. This mid-century survey captures the rural character of the border between Chittenden and Addison counties, where small crossroads like Prindle Corners and East Charlotte served as local hubs. The terrain is defined by prominent elevations such as Mount Philo, topped with an Airway Beacon, and Pease Mountain, which stood over a patchwork of farms and woodlots.

Transport and education networks are clearly visible, from the tracks of the Rutland railroad cutting through the northwest corner to the distributed system of local schools including Mount Philo Sch, Prindle Sch, and Baldwin Sch. Water resources like the La Platte River and Lewis Creek meander through the townships, while numerous Windmills scattered across the fields reflect the era's reliance on wind power for livestock and household use.