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1995 Map of Bethlehem

Name: 1995 Topographic Map of Bethlehem
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2000
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2000

About this map

The Ammonoosuc River carves a central path through this landscape, flanked by the high peaks of Dalton Mountain to the north and Mount Agassiz to the south. In the mid-1990s, the town of Bethlehem remains the primary hub of the region, surrounded by smaller historic settlements like Alderbrook, Maplewood, and Pierce Bridge. The transition from industrial past to recreational present is visible in the mix of land use, where the Boston and Maine railroad line shares space with the Forest Lake State Park and local golf courses.

Local history and genealogy are well-represented by numerous burial grounds including the Main St Cemetery, Maple Street Cemetery, and the Harris-Howard Cemetery. Distinctive local landmarks of the era include the Sandpit Drive-in Theater and the Gaging Station near Bethlehem Hollow. The map also captures the sprawling timberlands of the White Mountain National Forest, marking the boundary between Grafton and Coos counties.