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1987 Map of Alton

Name: 1987 Topographic Map of Alton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1987
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1987

About this map

The southern tip of Lake Winnipesaukee anchors this 1980s landscape, where the long finger of Alton Bay serves as a gateway to the region’s timberlands and early resort communities. Moving inland, the village of Alton transitions into the conservation lands of the Alton State Forest and the expansive Merrymeeting State Wildlife Management Area. The eastern terrain is defined by significant ridges and water bodies, including Merrymeeting Lake and Birch Ridge, which separate the primary settlements from the rural stretches of New Durham.

Tracing the Merrymeeting River and the Ela River, researchers can identify localized industrial markers like the Fish Hatchery near Marsh Pond and several Gravel Pits that suggest mid-century extraction activities. Small hamlets and crossroads such as Stockbridge Corners and New Durham Corner provide specific points of interest for genealogists tracking family homesteads in this part of Belknap and Strafford counties. The map also delineates the Mt Washington Boat Route, reflecting the area's long-standing connection to lake navigation.