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1944 Map of Strafford

Name: 1944 Topographic Map of Strafford
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1949
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1949

About this map

Industrial history in Orange and Windsor Counties is clearly defined by the copper mining operations that shaped these hills. The map highlights the Elizabeth Mine and the then-inactive Ely Mine, reflecting a landscape heavily influenced by mineral extraction. Beyond the mines, the region is defined by traditional Vermont valley settlements along the White River and the Ompompanoosuc River. These communities, including Chelsea, Strafford, and Tunbridge, are connected by a network of rural schools like Robinson Sch and Swanery Bean Sch.

A notable cultural landmark, the Joseph Smith Monument, sits near the southern border, marking a significant site for local history and genealogy researchers. The terrain is a dense collection of named heights, from Brocklebank Hill to Gile Mtn with its Fire Tower, illustrating the traditional upland farming and timber environment that surrounded the village centers and isolated cemeteries like Kibling Cem.