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1957 Map of Alton

USGS Topo · Published 1969

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Lake Winnipesaukee (Alton Bay) marks the northwestern corner of this landscape, where the Boston and Maine railroad reaches the waters edge at Alton Bay. The interior is defined by the high ground of Birch Ridge and the Blue Hill Range, sheltering numerous smaller water bodies such as Merrymeeting Lake and Bow Lake. A network of 19th-century crossroads and small settlements like New Durham Corner, South Barnstead, and Stockbridge Corners anchors the rural economy, while institutional landmarks like the Austin Cate Academy and Powder Mill Fish Hatchery provide local character. In Farmington, the concentration of schools and the Boston and Maine line suggests a hub of activity contrasting with the scattered corners and hilltop lookouts like the Lookout Tower on Blue Job Mtn.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1957
Date Published1969
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62,500
Physical Dimensions17 x 20.9 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain