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1998 Map of Bradford

Name: 1998 Topographic Map of Bradford
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2001
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2001

About this map

Lake Massasecum and the surrounding cluster of glacial lakes define this pocket of Merrimack County during the late 20th century. The settlement at Bradford serves as a local hub, situated where the Warner River begins its eastward flow toward Melvin Mills. The landscape is a dense network of water bodies and hills, with Blaisdell Lake, Todd Lake, and Kezar Lake anchoring the recreation and conservation efforts in the region.

Conservation land is prominent throughout the area, including the Bradford Pines State Natural Area and Wadleigh State Park. These protected spaces, alongside the Sutton Forest and Wetland, illustrate a regional focus on preserving the natural corridor between the various summits of the Dresser Hills and Meetinghouse Hill. The inclusion of the Simmons Pond State Remote Access Facility reflects modern land management practices aimed at maintaining public access to these sensitive environments.