1954 Map of Wilmington

About this map

The Deerfield River and its major impoundments dominate this mid-century survey of the Green Mountains, showcasing the critical water-power infrastructure of southern Vermont. Massive bodies like the Somerset Reservoir and Harriman Reservoir are central to the landscape, supporting facilities such as the Harriman Power Plant and a Pumping Sta near the Searsburg Reservoir. These engineered lakes contrast with the older, distributed settlement patterns found in villages like Wilmington, Jacksonville, and West Dover.