2011 Map of Orwell

About this map

The rolling Champlain Valley landscape around Orwell and Richville is defined by its deep agricultural roots and its connection to the water. This 2011 survey illustrates a region where local history is etched into the terrain through numerous family and community burial grounds, including the Rich Family Cemetery, Jennison Cemetery, and Saint Pauls Cemetery. Along the eastern edge, the East Shoreham Covered Railroad Bridge stands as a notable surviving structure of the area's transportation heritage. To the west, the shoreline of Lake Champlain features landmarks such as the Orwell Bluff Light and Orwell Landing, where the land meets the water at Gourlie Point. Inland, the drainage of East Creek is managed by several modern impoundments like the East Creek Site 1 Dam, reflecting the ongoing human management of the local watershed between heights like Needham Hill and The Pinnacle.