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1985 Map of Rutland

Name: 1985 Topographic Map of Rutland
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1988
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1988

About this map

The Connecticut River serves as the central spine of this mid-1980s regional survey, marking the border between Vermont and New Hampshire. This era shows the developed transportation corridor concentrated at the confluence of the White River and the Connecticut, where White River Junction stands as a significant rail and road hub. The map captures the industrial and logistical character of the Upper Valley, with the Central Vermont RR, Boston & Maine RR, and Vermont Railway lines threading through the river valleys.

Beyond the valley floors, the terrain rises into the Green Mountains to the west, where the Appalachian Trail and Long Trail traverse the ridgelines of the Green Mountain National Forest. Cultural landmarks like the Mount Carmel Cem and the Rutland State Airport provide specific points for genealogical and local history research. The presence of numerous state forests, such as the Calvin Coolidge State Forest, highlights the region's managed timber and recreation lands during the late twentieth century.