1988 Map of West Burke

About this map

West Burke and the surrounding township of Newark anchor this topographic survey of the Vermont highlands during the late 1980s. The landscape is defined by its varied water bodies and protected lands, including the Bald Hill Wildlife Management Area and portions of Willoughby State Forest. Smaller settlements like Newark Street, East Haven, and Hartwellville are situated along the drainage of the West Branch Passumpsic River and its many tributaries. The area's relief is punctuated by several prominent peaks, notably Packer Mtn, Walker Mtn, and McSherry Mtn, while several isolated ponds such as Center Pond and Newark Pond occupy the upland basins. Local landmarks include a Gaging Station and several marked cemetery sites, providing fine-grained details for local genealogists and land researchers examining the intersection of the Orleans and Caledonia county lines.