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2011 Map of South Hero

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of South Hero
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

South Hero Island and the neighboring islands of Lake Champlain are documented here in detail, showcasing the unique geography of the Champlain Islands at the start of the 2010s. The landscape is defined by its relationship to the water, where points like Nichols Point, Wilcox Point, and Jackson Point reach into the lake, and the Sand Bar Bridge provides a vital terrestrial link to the mainland. Settlements such as Grand Isle and South Hero anchor the island interior, while a network of rural roads like Quaker Rd and Pearl Rd connects scattered farmsteads and lakeshore camps.

Local history and genealogy researchers can find several established burial grounds, including the Quaker and Macomber Cemetery and Hoag Cemetery. The map also captures the recreational character of the region, from the Wilcox Cove Golf Course to the Apple Island Campground and Marina. Transportation remains central to island life, evidenced by the presence of Grand Isle Station and the Grand Isle Ferry crossing, which maintains the historic connection between the islands and the western shore.