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2012 Map of Canaan

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Canaan
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Canaan Street and the surrounding villages in Grafton County are defined by a complex network of waterways and glacial terrain as of this 2011 survey. The Mascoma River winds through the southern portion of the quadrangle, connecting the settlements of West Canaan and Canaan. This region is characterized by significant water bodies such as Canaan Street Lake and the elongated Goose Pond, which sits west of Sawyer Hill.

Transport patterns are shaped by historical thoroughfares like the Grafton Tpke and Grafton Turnpike Rd, which traverse the uplands near Clark Pond. Local aviation history is represented by Moore Airfield near the river valley. The map reveals the distinct clustering of the original town centers, including Canaan Center and the high ground of Town Hill, providing a clear view of how New Hampshire's village-based settlement patterns persisted into the early 21st century.