2014 Map of Center Lovell

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The eastern edge of the White Mountain National Forest dominates the high ground here, where ridges like Adams Mountain and Stiles Mountain overlook a complex network of glacial ponds and drainages. The landscape is defined by the massive reach of Kezar Lake, including its central constriction at The Narrows and the prominent Timber Island. The settlement pattern follows the lake's eastern shore and the surrounding valleys, with established communities at Center Lovell, Lovell, and Stow. Genealogists will find a significant number of family and community burial sites, from the North Lovell Cem near Birch Island down to the Bemis Cem and Village Cem in the south. The transition from the steep peaks of the forest to the agricultural openings at The Plains illustrates the dual nature of Oxford County’s economy, balancing timberlands with lowland valley farming along the Old Course Saco River.