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1981 Map of Randolph Center

Name: 1981 Topographic Map of Randolph Center
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1981
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1981

About this map

Randolph Center serves as a local hub atop the ridge in the late 1970s, anchored by the campus of Vermont Technical College and its adjacent Athletic Field. The landscape is defined by the steep descent from these heights into the valley of the Second Branch White River, where a string of smaller villages—North Randolph, East Randolph, and South Randolph—follow the water's edge. This settlement pattern reflects the traditional Vermont reliance on river valleys for transit and industry, while the uplands remained dedicated to institutional and agricultural use.

Genealogists will find several historic burial grounds including Allen Cem and Dickerman Cem, along with Kelsey Mtn Cem further south. The map documents traditional infrastructure like the Cilley Covered Bridge and another unnamed Covered Bridge near East Randolph, alongside modern developments such as Interchange 4 on the western edge. Notable landmarks like Lake Champagne and various sandpits indicate a mix of recreation and local resource extraction during this era.