Loading map...

2018 Map of South Hero

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

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

South Hero Island is defined by its irregular coastline and complex archipelago within Lake Champlain, where the Vermont-New York state line cuts through the western waters. This modern survey illustrates the agrarian and residential character of the islands, centered around the settlements of South Hero and Grand Isle. The landscape is dotted with small family-named landmarks and historical sites, including the Quaker and Macomber Cem and Hoag Cem, which speak to the area's early settlement patterns.

Transport and geography are closely linked here, from the small Allenholm Airport to the western ferry point at Gordon Landing. The eastern shore is deeply indented by Keeler Bay, creating a series of sheltered points like Hoyt Point and Kibbe Point. The map also details numerous small land masses such as Savage Island and Fish Bladder Island, reflecting the intricate shoreline that has long shaped the local economy and culture.