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1957 Map of Alton

Name: 1957 Topographic Map of Alton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1961
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1961

About this map

Alton Bay and the village of Alton anchor the northern reaches of this New Hampshire landscape, where the Merrymeeting River flows through a series of valleys flanked by significant ridgelines. The interior is characterized by a high density of named corners and crossroads, such as Stockbridge Corners and Meaderboro Corner, reflecting a mature rural settlement pattern before post-war suburbanization significantly altered the landscape. Educational and religious institutions, including the Austin Cate Academy and Memorial Chapel, are well-established focal points for the surrounding townships.

Transportation is defined by the Boston and Maine Railroad and early regional routes like the Concord Road and Webster Highway. Industry is represented by the Powder Mill Fish Hatchery near Merrymeeting Lake, while recreational land use is evident at Camp Mi-Te-Na and Camp Foss. The map clearly delineates the physical geography from the peaks of the Blue Strafford Range to the complex water system of Lake Winnipesaukee and Bow Lake.