2018 Map of Canaan

About this map

The Mascoma River and Indian River define the lower valleys of this Grafton County landscape, where the primary settlement of Canaan sits at the junction of several regional routes. This survey highlights the complex settlement pattern of the area, distinguishing between the village of Canaan, the historic cluster at Canaan Street, and the outlying communities of West Canaan and Canaan Center. The northern reaches are characterized by substantial water bodies like Goose Pond and Clark Pond, much of which falls within the Silvio O Conte National Fish and Wildlife Refuge. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named landmarks such as Sawyer Hill, Town Hill, and Jones Hill, or locate the Moore Airfield near the river. The map also documents the network of rural roads, including the Grafton Tpke, that once served the upland farms and early mills of the region.