2024 Map of Townshend

About this map

West River carves a deep valley through this Windham County landscape, serving as the primary corridor for settlements like Townshend, West Townshend, and East Jamaica. The topography is defined by significant elevations such as Rattlesnake Mtn, Bald Mtn, and Turkey Mtn, which frame the narrow river basin. This modern survey illustrates how historic land divisions and family names persist through features like the Holland-Brigham-Bixby Cem and Wiswell Cem. The Townshend Reservoir dominates the central valley, a major hydrographic feature that altered the local terrain. A dense network of small brooks, including Acton Brook and Simpson Brook, drains the surrounding uplands into the West River. Portions of the Green Mountain National Forest appear in the western reaches, where the terrain becomes increasingly steep and complex. Numerous small cemeteries, such as Maple Grove Cem and Sanderson Cem, are scattered across the hillsides, providing a clear map of early settlement patterns and genealogical heritage in the region.