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1988 Map of Spectacle Pond

Name: 1988 Topographic Map of Spectacle Pond
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1988
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1988

About this map

Brighton State Park and the northeastern shores of Island Pond dominate this landscape in Vermont's Northeast Kingdom, showcasing a region defined by its glacial waters and timbered highlands. The Canadian National railroad follows the low ground along the Nulhegan River, connecting the small settlements of East Brighton and Wenlock. This 1980s survey captures the area’s infrastructure before significant modern changes, including the John N Boyland State Airport and a lakeside Campground.

Watersheds like Whiskey Brook, Goupee Brook, and the Yellow Branch Nulhegan River drain the high peaks of Bluff Mountain and the Gores. This terrain is marked by industrial remnants like a Brickyard and various Gravel Pits, pointing to the local extraction of natural resources. The map provides a clear record of the intersection between recreational preservation and the working rail-and-river economy of Essex County.