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1957 Map of Saxtons River

Name: 1957 Topographic Map of Saxtons River
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

The Williams River and Saxtons River valleys define the rugged geography of this Windham County landscape, where small hamlets are connected by winding riverside roads and the Rutland and White River RR. The village of Grafton sits at a major confluence of branches, serving as a central hub for the surrounding hills. To the south, Townshend and West Townshend follow the curve of the West River, highlighting a settlement pattern driven by Vermont's narrow valley floors and the steep grades of features like Bald Mtn and Windmill Mountain.

Genealogists and local historians can trace the foundations of smaller communities such as Houghtonville, Athens, and Cambridgeport. The map identifies several educational and burial sites essential for family research, including the Easton Sch, Round Sch, and the curiously named Popple Dungeon Cem. From the Quarry near North Windham to the Gravel Pit by the Burgess Cem, the map documents the small-scale extractive industries that once supported these rural townships.