1987 Map of Deering

About this map

The town of Deering and its surrounding hill country are characterized by a network of reservoirs and peaks that define this portion of Hillsborough Co. This late-1980s landscape shows established clusters of settlement at East Deering, Clinton Grove, and the uniquely named Slab City. The terrain is dominated by significant elevations such as Sodom Hill, Gregg Hill, and the ominous Mt Misery, which rise above the interconnected waterways of the Piscataquog River and the Branch Piscataquog River. The prominence of large water bodies like the Deering Reservoir and Pleasant Pond suggests a region defined by managed water resources and seasonal recreation. Conservation areas are well-established, with the large tract of Vincent State Forest in the north and the Perkins Pond State Wildlife Management Area to the east, indicating a landscape where natural preservation and small-town New Hampshire life coexist.