1926 Map of Randolph

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Bethel serves as a central hub at the confluence of the White River and its branches, where the Central Vermont Ry corridor dictates the valley's development. This 1920s survey illustrates a rural landscape defined by an exceptionally dense network of one-room district schools, including Lost Nation School, Riford Brook School, and Whitcomb Hill School, reflecting the era's localized educational structure. Industrial and commemorative landmarks are evident in the Bethel Granite Quarry and the General Thomas Monument, while local tradition is preserved at the Old Church near Bethel Gilead. The topography is a complex of named peaks such as Blueberry Mtn and Mt Olympus, with the Third Branch and Second Branch carving deep valleys that host long-settled villages like Randolph and South Royalton. Family history is deeply embedded in features like Kents Lodge and Cowdrey Outlook, providing clear spatial context for the early 20th-century population.