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1927 Map of Orwell

Name: 1927 Topographic Map of Orwell
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1927
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1927

About this map

The eastern shores of Lake Champlain define this 1950 edition, where the maritime and agricultural landscapes of Addison County meet the Rutland Railroad. The village of Orwell sits centrally, supported by surrounding hamlets like North Orwell and the landing at Larrabees Point. Transport patterns of the mid-20th century are evident in the rail line connecting Hough Crossing and Shoreham Center, while the interior is dotted with rural education and social centers such as Hough Crossing School and Barnum Hill School.

Along the western edge, distinctive landmarks like Chipman Point and Mud Dock serve as historical points of reference for the lakefront's commercial activity. The drainage of the Lemon Fair River and the complex of small lakes to the south, including Sunrise Lake and Sunset Lake, illustrate a terrain transitioning from fertile river bottoms to elevated hills like Hardigan Hill and The Pinnacle. Local family names are preserved across the landscape in sites like East Shoreham Cemetery and Lape Cemetery.