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1930 Map of Cardigan

Name: 1930 Topographic Map of Cardigan
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1930
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1930

About this map

Mt Cardigan dominates this central New Hampshire landscape, serving as a focal point for the surrounding Cardigan State Forest and Welton Falls State Forest. The 1927 survey captures a region defined by its narrow valleys and granite peaks, where industry and education are scattered among the ridges. Local mining history is evident at the Alexandria Mica Mine, while the southern corridor follows the Boston and Maine Railroad through settlements like Grafton Center and Danbury.

Along the eastern edge, Newfound Lake provides a distinct lowland contrast, with its shoreline featuring Whittemore Point and Nuttings Beach. Genealogists will find a dense network of early 20th-century district schools, such as Red Sch, Story Sch, and Poplar Roll Sch, marking the rural neighborhoods of Alexandria and Groton. The map also details specific local infrastructure like Fords Mill and Fords Crossing, reflecting a mountain economy tied to the timber and mineral wealth of the Grafton County hills.