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1970 Map of Carter Dome

Name: 1970 Topographic Map of Carter Dome
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1977
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

The Peabody River valley serves as the primary corridor through this high-elevation landscape, where 18th-century land grants like Pinkhams Grant and Greens Grant define the administrative geography within the White Mountain National Forest. By the early 1970s, the area had solidified its identity as a premier recreational hub, centered around the Wildcat Mountain Ski Area and the base of the Mt Washington Auto Road at Glen House.

Wilderness navigation is detailed through a dense network of footpaths, including the iconic Appalachian Trail as it traverses Carter Dome and Mt Moriah. Historical infrastructure is noted by features such as the Lookout Tower on Pine Mtn, the Imp Shelter, and the early camping facilities at Dolly Copp Campground. Natural landmarks like Emerald Pool and Triple Falls highlight the importance of water resources in this mountainous terrain.