1955 Map of Ayers Village

About this map

Island Pond and its small islands, Governors Island and Escumbuit Island, anchor the northern landscape of this mid-century New Hampshire and Massachusetts borderland. The area is defined by a series of named corners and small settlements like Cowbell Corners, Wilson Corners, and Grosvenor Corner, indicating a local economy once rooted in agriculture and crossroads trade. The Boston and Maine Railroad cuts through the western section, serving Salem Depot and the nearby Rockingham Park racetrack, while the Arlington Mill Reservoir and Canobie Lake suggest the region's recreational and industrial water use. Numerous small schoolhouses, such as School No 1 and Woodbury Sch, are scattered across the terrain, reflecting the decentralized community structure before suburban consolidation. The survey also captures landmarks of local life, including the Mt Pleasant Cem and the Merrimack Valley Golf Club near the southern border.