2012 Map of Thorn Hill

About this map

The Poultney River snakes along the border between New York and Vermont, defining the drainage for a landscape of prominent peaks and scattered agricultural settlements. In this 2012 survey, the area around Low Hampton and East Whitehall is characterized by its high density of small burial grounds, including the Old North Half Cemetery and the Old South Half Cemetery. The terrain is marked by significant elevations like Hampton Hill and Ore Bed Hill, the latter of which alludes to the region's mineral history. Water bodies such as Crystal Lake and Mettawee River anchor the southern portion of the map, while the northern reaches are connected by Coggman Bridge over the river. This modern study provides an inventory of the family-named landmarks and rural infrastructure that persist in this borderland valley.