2012 Map of Townshend

About this map

The West River carves a deep valley through this portion of Windham County, serving as the primary corridor for settlements like Townshend, West Townshend, and East Jamaica. This 2012 survey illustrates a landscape where historical infrastructure remains prominent, specifically the concentration of masonry and timber landmarks including the West Townshend Stone Arch Bridge, the Simpsonville Stone Arch Bridge, and the Scott Covered Bridge. The northern reaches are defined by a network of small tributaries such as Turkey Mountain Brook and Simpson Brook, while the Townshend Reservoir and Townshend Dam reflect 20th-century water management efforts by the US Corps of Engineers. Genealogists will find a high density of burial grounds throughout the townships, from the Holland-Brigham Bixby Cem near Harmonyville to the Wardsboro Road Cem and Twitchell Cem. Rising above the riverbanks, prominent peaks like Rattlesnake Mountain and Peaked Mountain overlook the Townshend State Forest.