1946 Map of Crawford Notch

About this map

Crawford Notch State Reservation anchors this high-elevation study of the White Mountains, centered on the steep pass where the Maine Central RR and the Saco River descend toward Bartlett. The landscape is a network of named trails and remote shelters, including the Mispah Spr Shelter and Zealand Falls Hut, reflecting the area's established role in mountain tourism and recreation. Historic waypoints like the Crawford House and the Willey House PO mark the long-standing transit corridor through the notch. Beyond the primary pass, the map documents the quiet logging and milling history of the interior at Livermore and the early 20th-century development at Notchland. The drainage patterns are meticulously detailed, showing the source of the North Branch Pemigewasset River at Stillwater and the dramatic drop of Nancy Cascades.