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2021 Map of Sheldon Springs OE N

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Sheldon Springs OE N
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

The international border between the Canada and the United States of America defines the southern portion of this map, focusing on the small crossing area at Morses Line. This borderland landscape is characterized by its rural road network, including Rainville Rd and Morses Line Rd, which serve a territory defined by agricultural plots and subtle elevation changes. Rising above the flat terrain are notable heights such as Minister Hill and Shingle Hill, providing clear points of orientation for those studying the border's local topography.

Local history is centered on family landmarks and early infrastructure, most notably the Briggs Cem located near Pidgeon Hill Rd. The map illustrates how these early settlements and burial grounds were situated along the ridges and hills, such as Minister Hill, just south of the Canadian line. This specific view captures the intersection of local Vermont community life and the formal international boundary as it existed in 2021.