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1984 Map of Saxtons River

Name: 1984 Topographic Map of Saxtons River
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

Grafton and its surrounding hill country in the early 1980s represent a quintessential New England landscape defined by the intersection of steep terrain and tight river valleys. This topographic study reveals the importance of the Saxtons River and its branches in dictating the settlement patterns of villages like Houghtonville and Cambridgeport. The presence of the Green Mountain Railroad following the Williams River valley through Bartonsville highlights the historical reliance on rail corridors to traverse the Windsor and Windham County borderlands.

Local history is preserved in small landmarks such as Popple Dungeon Cem and the Stiles Ch, while the vast tracts of the John J Dorand State Forest and Grafton State Forest underscore the heavily wooded nature of this region. The map also identifies specific family and local landmarks like Blake Hill and the North Windham Airfield, providing a detailed look at the rural infrastructure that supported these Vermont communities.