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1970 Map of Rochester

Name: 1970 Topographic Map of Rochester
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1977
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

Rochester serves as the northern hub of this map, situated where the West Branch White River meets the main stem. The terrain is characterized by the high peaks of the Green Mountain National Forest, including Rogers Peak and Little Wilcox Peak, which hem in the narrow river valleys. These corridors served as the primary routes for settlement and transport, evidenced by the cluster of small communities such as Talleville, Emerson, and Jerusalem following the water's edge.

Genealogical interest is found in several burying grounds like Woodlawn Cem and Maplewood Cem, along with local landmarks such as St Dennis Ch near the junction of the Tweed River. The presence of scattered Gravel Pits and older Mines on the slopes of Bethel Mountain Road indicates the area's historical reliance on local resource extraction. The map also delineates the precise township and county boundaries where Windsor and Rutland Counties meet near Pittsfield.