1930 Map of Bellows Falls

About this map

Connecticut River valley life in the late 1920s is centered around the industrial hub of Bellows Falls and the surrounding agricultural uplands. The Boston and Maine Railroad follows the riverbanks, connecting riverside settlements like Walpole and Westminster Sta to the wider region. In the hills of New Hampshire, the landscape is defined by small, decentralized hamlets and specialized sites such as the Mica Mine near Gilsum and the venerable Dodge Tavern. The map reveals an intricate network of local schools serving scattered neighborhoods, including the Mica Mine Sch and Holden Hill Sch. Water resources are prominent, from the industrial utility of the Walpole Reservoir to the recreational character of Vilas Pool and Lake Warren, showing how the area balanced transit, extraction, and community life.