1970 Map of Rochester

About this map

The White River corridor serves as the primary artery through this Vermont landscape, connecting the valley settlements of Rochester and Stockbridge. This 1970s survey, updated in the late 1980s, reveals a terrain defined by steep elevations and narrow valley bottoms where human activity is concentrated. Within the Green Mountain National Forest, the map identifies peaks such as Rogers Peak and Little Wilcox Peak, while the valleys show the persistent footprint of small hamlets like Talleville and New Boston. Local history and genealogy are anchored by landmarks like St Dennis Ch, Woodlawn Cem, and Maplewood Cem. The presence of several Gravel Pits and older Mines near the northern boundary suggests a reliance on the physical geology of the area. Narrow roads such as Liberty Hill Road and Michigan Road snake through the hills, illustrating the enduring transport patterns of the Windsor and Rutland County borders.