2021 Map of Bristol

About this map

The Pemigewasset River carves a winding path through the center of this landscape, separating the highland communities of Bristol and New Hampton in the north from Hill and Franklin further south. The river's course is punctuated by Sumner Island and fed by numerous tributaries including Blake Brook and Prescott Brook. This modern topographic study reveals a terrain of significant elevation changes, from the shores of Newfound Lake to the summits of Burleigh Mtn, Hersey Mtn, and Sanbornton Mtn. Local history is preserved in the location of the Hill Center Church Yard and several neighborhood burial grounds like Homeland Cem and Bunker Hill Cem. The map illustrates the contemporary road network, including Pinnacle Hill Rd and Bennetts Ferry Rd, reflecting the continued importance of these historical transit corridors through the river valley.