1946 Map of Crawford Notch

About this map

Crawfords Purchase and the high mountain passes of the White Mountains define this mid-century topographic study. The landscape is dominated by the Saco River valley, which serves as a vital corridor for both the Maine Central RR and the winding mountain roads that connect isolated settlements like Notchland and Bartlett. The map records a transition in mountain usage, showing established institutions like the Crawford House alongside a growing network of wilderness infrastructure, including the Zealand Falls Hut and various shelters such as Mispah Spr Shelter.