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1957 Map of Bellows Falls

Name: 1957 Topographic Map of Bellows Falls
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1970
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1970

About this map

The Connecticut River serves as the central artery for this Connecticut River Valley landscape, dividing the communities of Bellows Falls and North Walpole at its narrowest points. The topography is defined by significant elevations like Fall Mountain and Mt Kilburn, which overlook a complex network of smaller villages and agricultural enclaves. The valley floor is characterized by fertile tracts such as Great Meadow, Upper Meadows, and Lower Meadow, while the surrounding hills are dotted with landmarks of early New England life, including the Dodge Tavern and several small rural cemeteries like St Peters Cem.

Transportation and industry are deeply etched into the terrain, from the Boston and Maine railroad following the riverbanks to the scattered mines near Beryl Mtn. Local centers of activity like Alstead and Charlestown are connected by winding brook-side roads, while smaller pockets such as Mill Hollow and Westmoreland Depot hint at the area's transition from early industrial hubs to quieter rural settlements by the mid-20th century.