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1981 Map of Vershire

Name: 1981 Topographic Map of Vershire
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1991
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1991

About this map

The Ompompanoosuc River cuts through the steep terrain of Orange County, anchoring a series of small settlements that define the rural character of this region. Developed from aerial photography taken in 1973 and field-checked in 1975, the map reveals a landscape where historical hamlets like Mill Village, South Vershire, and Brimstone Corner remain distinct nodes along the narrow valley floors. The road network, featuring routes like Algerine Road and Ayers Road, connects these clusters to the higher elevations of Patterson Mtn and Hawkins Mtn.

Community life is traced through several small schools and cemeteries, such as the Vershire Sch and the Mountain Sch at Vershire Center. Towards the southern boundary, the topography softens near Miller Pond and the Podunk Wildlife Management Area, while the Post Mills Airport provides a modern aviation landmark near the village of Post Mills. The fine red dashed lines indicate fence and field boundaries visible from the air, offering a rare look at the division of agricultural land in the late twentieth century.