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1948 Map of Waterbury

Name: 1948 Topographic Map of Waterbury
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1969
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1969

About this map

The Winooski River carves a deep valley through the Green Mountains, defining the early development patterns of this Vermont landscape in the late 1940s. The Central Vermont railroad follows this watercourse, serving as a primary transit corridor connecting North Duxbury, Bolton Falls, and the regional hub of Waterbury. The map reveals a community anchored by rural institutions, including the Bolton Memorial Sch and several hillside schoolhouses like Crossett Hill Sch and Phillips Sch.

Beyond the valley floor, the terrain rises sharply toward Crossett Hill and the protected lands of Camels Hump State Forest. Hikers on The Long Trail are noted as they traverse the ridgelines above Dowsville. Notable local landmarks range from the expansive State Hospital complex in Waterbury to the industrial footprint of a Sawmill and several scattered Quarry sites, reflecting a mid-century economy built on both healthcare and natural resource extraction.