2021 Map of South Strafford

About this map

Thetford Center Covered Bridge and the Union Village Covered Bridge span the waterways of the Ompompanoosuc River valley, marking the enduring architectural character of this Vermont landscape. The terrain is defined by a series of prominent peaks, including Gile Mtn and Morrill Mtn, while the settlement pattern is concentrated in historic villages like South Strafford and Thetford Center. This 2021 study illustrates a region where local history is preserved in its numerous cemeteries, such as Kibling Cem and Evergreen Cem, and in the legacy of early industry at Copper Flat and Copperas Hill. The map meticulously details the network of rural roads, including the Justin Morrill Memorial Hwy, which connect small communities like Rices Mills and Union Village. These labels and features reflect a long-established rural economy rooted in the river valleys and upland hills of the Orange and Windsor county border.