Centennial woods was once mostly clear cut so the trees are new growth like the majority of the Vermont landscape. In my area of the forest I did not find any remnants of previous human activity. Just guessing from the history of Vermont it would be possible that this area was once either on a farm or on the outskirts of one. Maybe it was used as a water source for early European settlers or a Native American tribe. Right now my place is heavily influenced by human activity. Many people use the path to walk their dogs or go on their daily runs, and also the people who are in charge of trail maintenance and stewardship on centennial woods.