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1954 Map of Wilmington

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Wilmington
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1957
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1957

About this map

The Harriman Reservoir and Somerset Reservoir dominate this mid-century Vermont landscape, illustrating the significant role of hydroelectric power along the Deerfield River. The presence of the Hoosac Tunnel and Wilmington RR winding toward Readsboro and Wilmington marks a period when local rail transport still served these river valley settlements. Much of the western terrain is protected by the Green Mountain National Forest, including the peaks of Mount Pisgah and Haystack Mountain.

Genealogists and local historians can trace many small settlements and civic institutions across the Windham and Bennington county line, from the Dover Center Ch to small rural schools like School No 1 and Adams Sch. Old family connections are visible in the numerous cemeteries such as Hathaway Cem and Davidson Cem. The Molly Stark Trail provides a primary east-west artery through this high-elevation terrain, passing the Molly Stark Lookout State Forest Tower on Mt Olga.