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1998 Map of Sterling Mountain

Name: 1998 Topographic Map of Sterling Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2001
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2001

About this map

The Mt Mansfield State Forest dominates this section of Lamoille County, where the high peaks of the Sterling Range define the local topography. At the turn of the 21st century, the landscape preserved a rugged character with prominent landmarks like Sterling Mtn and White Rocks looming over the river valleys. To the north, the Lamoille River winds past Hyde Park, while the southern reaches are drained by the Little River and Peterson Brook.

Tracing the smaller settlements reveals the localized nature of this mountain terrain, from West Settlement in the northwest to the curiously named Mud City in the east. Genealogical interest is found in the family-named features like Boulley and various hilltops such as Ross Hill and Caper Hill. Evidence of local industry is visible through the presence of a Quarry and a Sand & Gravel Pit near the river, highlighting the region's reliance on its natural geology.