2015 Map of West Burke

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West Burke and the surrounding high country of the Northeast Kingdom are defined by a network of brooks and ponds feeding the upper reaches of the Passumpsic River. The landscape is marked by significant topographical features such as Packer Mtn and McSherry Mtn, while the valleys host small settlements like East Haven and Hartwellville. This terrain, situated at the convergence of Orleans, Caledonia, and Essex counties, shows a long-standing pattern of mountain-road development, including the winding Bald Hill Pond Rd and Newark Pond Rd. Genealogists will find a high density of burial sites preserved here, from Hillside Cem near the W Br Passumpsic River to the more isolated Packer Cem and Walters Cem. The numerous water bodies, including Center Pond and Bald Hill Pond, emphasize the glacial legacy of this part of Vermont.