1944 Map of Proctor

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Otter Creek meanders through the heart of the central Vermont valley shown here, defining the low-lying agricultural and industrial corridor between the Taconic Mountains and the Green Mountains. The landscape is marked by the distinct industrial and institutional architecture of the mid-1940s, including the Vermont Sanatorium and the extensive rail infrastructure of the Clarendon and Pittsford line. Local education and community life are grounded in the distribution of rural landmarks such as Furnace Sch, Goodnough Sch, and the Whipple Hollow Sch. In the southern portion of the sheet, the village of Proctor sits at the base of Pine Hill, adjacent to the Riverside Cem and Olympus Pool. Significant elevations like Grandpa Knob and Biddle Knob dominate the western horizon, providing a stark contrast to the wetlands and reservoirs, including Reynolds Reservoir, that supported the local water needs and industry during this era.