1970 Map of Waitsfield

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The Mad River valley carves through the center of this landscape, anchoring a series of small settlements including Waitsfield, Irasville, and Waitsfield Common. The topography is defined by the steep rises of the Northfield Mountains to the east and the high peaks of Mt Waitsfield and Scrag Mtn, the latter featuring a prominent Lookout Tower. This 1970 field-checked survey reveals a rural Vermont community balanced between agricultural tradition and the early growth of mountain tourism, with landmarks such as a Covered Bridge and Our Lady of the Snows Ch situated along the valley floor.