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1986 Map of Richford

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

USGS Topo · Published 1987

About this map

The Canada United States border defines the northern edge of this Vermont landscape, where the Missisquoi River meanders through the valley toward the town of Richford. This 1980s manuscript compilation documents a region shaped by its watercourses and small settlements, featuring the village of East Berkshire and the hamlet of Samsonville. The map records specific functional infrastructure of the era, including a Gaging Sta on the river and a Substation near the main town site.

Moving south, the terrain rises into hills like Hardwood Hill, drained by numerous named brooks including Trout Brook and Alder Brook. A Covered Bridge is noted crossing the water near Montgomery, a detail of significant interest for local heritage and architecture. The proximity to Quebec is evident in the border crossings and the flow of the North Branch from the north, illustrating the international geographic context of Franklin County's northern townships.