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1949 Map of Orwell

Name: 1949 Topographic Map of Orwell
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1988
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1988

About this map

The Rutland railroad corridor anchors the landscape of this 1949 survey, connecting the villages of East Shoreham and North Orwell. The terrain is characterized by a series of north-south ridges and low hills like Barnum Hill and Hardigan Hill, interspersed with water systems such as the Lemon Fair River and the winding East Creek. The shoreline of Lake Champlain to the west features significant points of entry including Larrabees Point and Chipman Point, while inland, the settlement of Orwell serves as a central hub.

Genealogists and local historians will find value in the specific placement of community landmarks, including the Barnum Hill Sch, the Hough Crossing Sch, and several burial grounds like St Pauls Cem and the North Cem. The southeastern corner transitions into a more secluded lake-and-hill district, marked by Sunrise Lake, Sunset Lake, and The Pinnacle, illustrating the varied topography of this Vermont-New York border region.