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1981 Map of Washington

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

USGS Topo · Published 1981

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Washington serves as the central hub for this portion of Orange County, where the Jail Branch flows through a narrow valley bordered by steep hillsides. The landscape is defined by its rural cemetery network, including Maple Hill Cem, Cheney Cem, and Bohonon Cem, which are often located near small clusters of settlement such as Washington Heights and South Washington. These scattered hamlets and family-named landmarks like Kennedy Corners reflect the long-standing agricultural and forestry traditions of central Vermont.

In the southern reaches, the Washington State Forest and Washington Wildlife Management Area cover significant acreage, marking a shift toward conservation and recreation as seen at Carriers Sky Park. The topography is particularly striking near Hart Hollow and the notable prominence of Boyce Hill. This 1981 edition documents the town boundaries of Orange, Williamstown, and Chelsea as they existed before modern development altered these quiet crossroads.