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1986 Map of Plainfield

Name: 1986 Topographic Map of Plainfield
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1987
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1987

About this map

The Winooski River and its numerous tributaries, including Kingsbury Branch and Beaver Meadow Brook, define the drainage and settlement patterns of this Vermont landscape in the mid-1980s. The village of Plainfield serves as a focal point near the southern map edge, where the river meets Great Brook. To the north, smaller hamlets like Maple Corner and Kents Corners maintain the traditional township structure of Calais and Marshfield.

Evidence of historical transportation is found in the Old RR Grade running parallel to the river through East Montpelier, hinting at the region's former rail connectivity. Local landmarks such as the Covered Bridge near the river bend and numerous upland cemeteries reflect a long-settled rural history. The terrain is marked by distinctive elevations like Blackberry Hill and Grit Hill, while localized water features such as Sodom Pond and Crystal Pool dot the wooded hillsides.