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1944 Map of Strafford

Name: 1944 Topographic Map of Strafford
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

White River tributaries and steep Vermont ridges define this mid-century landscape where industry and heritage intersect. The copper mining legacy of the region is clearly visible at the Elizabeth Mine and the Ely Mine (Inactive), reflecting the extraction history that shaped towns like South Strafford and Vershire. While these industrial sites mark the terrain, the cultural landscape is anchored by the Joseph Smith Monument near the southern border, a significant landmark in the town of Sharon.

The settlement pattern consists of numerous small villages and rural schools, such as the Swaney Bean Sch and Robinson Sch, connected by winding roads through the hills of Orange and Windsor Counties. Notable family-named features like Brocklebank Hill and Grannyhand Hill suggest a deep genealogical history. Water resources are prominent throughout, including the Ompompanoosuc River and the First Branch, which supported the early development of hamlets like Rices Mills and Mill Village.