1986 Map of Newport

About this map

The international boundary between Canada and the United States defines the northern reaches of this Orleans County landscape, where the waters of Lake Memphremagog meet the Vermont shoreline. The city of Newport sits at the convergence of South Bay and the lake, serving as a focal point for regional activity. Further east, the Clyde River flows through Clyde Pond, past Derby Center and the rising slopes of Shattuck Hill. This mid-1980s survey captures a geography transitioning from the commercial center of Newport to the quiet, rolling hills of Brownington and North Derby. Land use is reflected in features like the Municipal Airport near Coventry and the extensive Black State South Bay Wildlife Management Area, which preserves the wetland ecosystems south of the main lake body. Small settlements like Beebe Plain sit directly on the border, illustrating the close historical ties between neighboring Quebec and Vermont communities.