2021 Map of Baxter Lake

About this map

Strafford Corner and its surrounding rural hamlets are centered in a landscape of dramatic topography and abundant water sources. The area is defined by the high elevations of Blue Job Mtn and Hussey Mtn, which overlook a network of valley streams including the Berrys River and Mad River. This modern survey reveals a persistent pattern of rural New England settlement, where family names and crossroads communities like Merrill Corners and Meaderboro Corner anchor the geography. Genealogy researchers will find numerous small burial sites preserved, from Crown Point Cem to Stanton Cem. Large water bodies like Baxter Lake and Ayers Pond dominate the lowlands, while the Isinglass River flows through the southern portion of the quadrangle. The map captures the meeting of dense forest terrain and the spreading road networks near Rochester.