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1997 Map of Readsboro

Name: 1997 Topographic Map of Readsboro
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2000
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2000

About this map

Harriman Reservoir dominates the eastern portion of this Vermont landscape, where the Deerfield River and its numerous tributaries such as Wilder Brook and Boyd Brook drain the wooded uplands of the Green Mountain National Forest. The map captures the late-century settlement patterns of Readsboro, Whitingham, and Wilmington, linked by winding roads and the traces of the Old Stage Road. These communities are defined by their proximity to the water, with the industrial legacy of the river evidenced by the Concrete Spillway and Stone Dam.

Away from the developed centers, the terrain rises toward Castle Hill and Jarvis Hill, revealing a landscape preserved for wildlife and recreation. The Atherton Meadow State Wildlife Management Area and large tracts like Beaver Meadow suggest a region where the natural environment is as central to local identity as the villages themselves. Small local landmarks, including Readsboro Falls and various cemeteries, provide specific points of interest for genealogists tracing family footprints through these southern Vermont hills.