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1987 Map of Ashland

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

USGS Topo · Published 1987

About this map

The Pemigewasset River serves as the central artery for this part of New Hampshire, carving a valley that separates the mountainous terrain of Plymouth and Bridgewater from the eastern foothills. The town of Ashland is the primary center of activity, situated where the river bends near the northern edge of the Scribner-Fellows State Forest. This 1987 provisional survey captures the region just before significant modern development, showing a landscape defined by its complex hydrology, with numerous smaller flows like Glove Hollow Brook and Clay Brook feeding the main river system.

To the west, the topography rises sharply toward Plymouth Mountain and Bridgewater Mountain, while the western edge of the sheet is dominated by the clear waters of Newfound Lake. Genealogists and local historians can trace the distribution of early settlements and family-named landmarks, such as Dick Brown Pond and Hicks Hill, which highlight the historical transition from upland farming and timber harvesting to a more recreation-focused economy centered on the lakes and river.