1984 Map of Canaan

About this map

Moose Mountain dominates the center of this landscape, its ridges separating the watershed of the Connecticut River to the west from the lakes and brooks of Canaan to the east. The valley floors show a mix of small settlements and educational infrastructure, notably the Mascoma Valley Regional High Sch situated near West Canaan. In the eastern section, the historic village of Canaan Street overlooks its namesake lake, while the Mascoma State Forest preserves a large tract of woodland north of the Indian River. Transportation patterns here follow the water, with the Boston and Maine RR and Maine Central RR tracking the winding path of the Mascoma River. Notable water bodies including Goose Pond and Crystal Lake define the lowlands, which have long served as local centers for community and industry in Grafton County.