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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

Vershire and the surrounding townships of Strafford and Thetford define this upland landscape in the early 1980s. The settlement pattern follows the valley of the Ompompanoosuc River, where centers like Mill Village and West Fairlee are situated. Educational landmarks including the Vershire Sch and the Mountain Sch serve these rural communities, while the presence of Post Mills Airport in the southeast corner indicates a mix of traditional agriculture and modern aviation.

The topography is dominated by numerous named summits and ledges, such as Colton Hill and Goodhue Ledge, punctuated by water bodies like Miller Pond and Whitehouse Pond. Large tracts of land are dedicated to conservation and recreation, notably the Podunk Wildlife Management Area. Roads such as Darling Hill Rd and Back Road connect scattered family-named locations and cemeteries, offering a detailed view of the rural Vermont infrastructure before late-century development.