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1950 Map of Crawford Notch

Name: 1950 Topographic Map of Crawford Notch
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1950
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1950

About this map

Crawford House and the narrow passage of Crawford Notch dominate this mid-century topographic survey, showing the White Mountains before modern highway expansions. The landscape is defined by the steep descents of the Rosebrook Mountains and the Sargent Ridge, where the Maine Central railroad tracks cling to the mountain flanks alongside the Saco River. This era of White Mountain recreation is well-documented through numerous backcountry landmarks, including the Zealand Falls Hut, Mizpah Spr Shelter, and the Resolution Shelter.

Evidence of the region's logging and hospitality history is visible at the settlement of Livermore and the Willey House Camps. The map details an extensive network of footpaths like the Crawford Path and Davis Path, which provided access to summits such as Mt Jackson and Mt Webster. Natural features including Silver Cascade, Arethusa Falls, and Nancy Cascades are precisely located, marking the destination points for early twentieth-century travelers.