1986 Map of Peru

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Bromley Mountain and Dorset Mountain dominate this mid-1980s landscape, providing a high-relief backdrop to the small villages and protected forest lands of Bennington County. The survey illustrates the intersection of recreation and wilderness, featuring the Long Trail Appalachian Trail as it winds through the Green Mountain National Forest and the Lye Brook Wilderness Area. Settlement is concentrated in the small communities of Peru, Bondville, and East Dorset, while the surrounding terrain is defined by a dense network of watercourses including the Winhall River, Mad Tom Brook, and French Hollow Brook. A notable land-use contrast exists between the preserved wilderness and local infrastructure, such as the Landing Field and Gravel Pits located near the valley floors. These features reflect the dual nature of the region as both a protected natural resource and a site for localized resource extraction and small-scale aviation during this period.