1927 Map of Bellows Falls

About this map

The Connecticut River serves as the central artery for this 1927 survey, dividing the village of Bellows Falls from the New Hampshire side. The landscape is defined by its industrial and social hubs, from the Boston and Maine Railroad lines tracing the riverbank to the storied Dodge Tavern and the Kurn Hattin Home. The map captures a high density of rural education and industry during the late 1920s, evidenced by numerous schoolhouses like Mica Mine Sch and Fine Bank Sch, alongside industrial sites such as Mill Hollow and Graves Pit. Settlement patterns follow the river and local brooks, with clusters at Walpole, Charlestown, and Alstead Center. The topography is particularly detailed around Mt Kilburn and the many named hills, such as Beryl Mtn and Osgood Ledge, which overlook the interconnected network of ponds and pools including Vilas Pool and Warren Lake.