2011 Map of North Pownal

About this map

The Hoosic River and its tributary, the Little Hoosic River, carve a significant valley through this borderland where Vermont and New York meet. In the early 21st century, the landscape remains defined by its agricultural roots and the narrow hollows that extend into the surrounding uplands, such as Shingle Hollow and Halifax Hollow. The settlement pattern follows the water, with the village of North Pownal situated at a bend in the river, served by the North Pownal Post Office. For those researching local families, the map identifies several small burial grounds, including the Edgar Rathburn Farm Cemetery and the Woodland-J Wilcox Farm Cemetery. The intersection of rail and road at Petersburg Junction and the presence of names like Indian Massacre Rd hint at the layered historical activity within this river corridor.