1946 Map of Thorn Hill

About this map

The Poultney River and Mettawee River carve through this borderland region between Washington County, New York, and Rutland County, Vermont. This area is noted for its connections to the Millerite movement, with the William Miller Chapel and Miller Cem standing as significant local landmarks near Low Hampton. The village of Fair Haven serves as a primary hub of settlement, where the Castleton River joins the Poultney, supporting a rail-focused infrastructure anchored by the Delaware and Hudson RR. Educational and religious history is well-represented through numerous rural schoolhouses like Sciota Sch and School No 4, alongside several historic burial grounds including St Marys Cem and the Hampton Flats Cem. The terrain is defined by a series of prominent rises such as Thorn Hill and Fish Hill, while the local economy is evidenced by a Quarry and various ponds including Crystal Lake and Hills Pond.