1964 Map of West Rutland

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The Castleton River and Clarendon River converge near the industrial corridor of West Rutland, where the landscape is defined by extensive extraction operations and historic transport routes. Numerous Quarries and Gravel Pits are concentrated along the rail lines, reflecting the region's long-standing stone industry. The Delaware and Hudson RR and an Old Railroad Grade track through the valleys, connecting the manufacturing centers of Center Rutland with smaller outlying settlements like Ira and Chippenhook. Local community life is documented through the presence of institutions such as St Stanislaus Kostka Sch and the St Joseph Novitiate. The terrain rises sharply away from the river valleys toward prominent peaks like Herrick Mountain and Bird Mountain, while rural life in the flats is marked by scattered landmarks including the Town Hall in Ira and several neighborhood burying grounds like Edmunds Cem and West Clarendon Cem.