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2021 Map of Canaan

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Canaan
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

The Mascoma River and Indian River valley define this portion of Grafton County, anchoring a series of distinct villages that reflect centuries of inland New Hampshire settlement. Canaan serves as the primary hub, situated near the western edge of Canaan Street Lake, while the older historical core at Canaan Street and the northern Canaan Center sit on higher ground to the north. This upland character is most prominent in the northwestern corner, where the Appalachian National Scenic Trail traverses the heights above Goose Pond.

Large-scale conservation is evident through the presence of the Silvio O Conte National Fish and Wildlife Refuge, which protects the watershed of Clark Pond. For researchers and genealogists, the map preserves the location of smaller crossroads and topographical landmarks like West Canaan, East Hill, and family-named features such as Pollard Hill and Jones Hill. The road network, including the Grafton Tpke Rd, traces the historical movement of goods and people between the river valleys and the rugged interior.