1957 Map of Bellows Falls

About this map

The Connecticut River serves as the central artery and state boundary in this mid-century topographic study, defining the corridor where the Boston and Maine railroad tracks parallel the water. The landscape is characterized by a high density of named heights such as Hitchcock Mtn and Rice Mtns, which separate the river valley from inland upland settlements like Alstead Center and Mill Hollow. The settlement pattern reflects a deeply rooted New England geography, where transportation hubs like Westminster Sta and Westmoreland Depot once anchored the local economy.