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2018 Map of Saint Albans Bay

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Saint Albans Bay
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Saint Albans Bay dominates this section of the Lake Champlain shoreline, where the protected waters meet the narrow peninsula of Saint Albans Point. The area's agricultural and maritime history is etched into the landscape through its numerous small family burial grounds, including the Saint Albans Point Cem, Evarts Cem, Torrey Cem, and Hurlbut Cem. These sites, along with landings like Melville Landing, suggest a legacy of small-scale commerce and community settlement along the eastern shores of the lake.

The archipelago of Lake Champlain is well-represented by a chain of islands extending westward into the water. Significant landforms like Butler Island, Woods Island, and Burton Island flank the main channel, while smaller outcrops such as Lazy Lady Island and Popasquash Island punctuate the bays. Inland, the map follows the winding courses of Jewett Brook and Mill River as they drain toward the bay, illustrating the intricate relationship between the Vermont mainland and its waterfront environment.