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1999 Map of Mount Worcester

Name: 1999 Topographic Map of Mount Worcester
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2000
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2000

About this map

Putnam State Forest and the Worcester Mountains dominate this landscape, illustrating the conserved wilderness of north-central Vermont at the end of the twentieth century. The terrain is defined by significant elevations like Mount Worcester and Hampshire Hill, which overlook a network of high-altitude water bodies including Little Elmore Pond and Hardwood Pond. The small settlement of Worcester sits in the valley along the North Branch of the Winooski River, serving as a gateway to the surrounding peaks.

Water plays a central role in the topography here, from the dramatic Moss Glen Falls to the sprawling Worcester Woods State Wildlife Management Area. The map reveals how the steep slopes of the Elmore Mountains and landmarks like Eagle Ledge have historically limited development to the narrow river corridors and flatter regions such as Hardwood Flats. This survey captures the region just as boundaries were revised in 2000, preserving the contemporary footprint of these forest lands and mountain brooks.