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2012 Map of Alstead

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Alstead
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

The Cold River and Great Brook define the topography of this section of Cheshire County, where the village of Alstead serves as a primary hub. The landscape is characterized by its numerous family-named peaks and ridges, including Beryl Mountain, Osgood Ledge, and Cock Hat Hill, which steer the winding road network. Settlement patterns are concentrated in small centers like South Acworth, Acworth, and Lynn, often situated near water bodies like Vilas Pool or Chatterton Pond.

Genealogists and local researchers can locate specific land marks such as the Baker Corner Cem near the eastern boundary and the McDermott Bridge crossing the Gold River in the west. The distribution of high points, from Davis Hill in the northeast to Cook Hill in the south, illustrates the upland character of the region. This 2012 survey documents the persistent rural structure of the area, where historical road names like Old Stage Rd and Old School House Rd indicate long-established travel routes through the hills.