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1934 Map of Errol

Name: 1934 Topographic Map of Errol
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1934
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1934

About this map

Aziscoos Lake and the Magalloway River dominate this 1930s borderland topography, illustrating a landscape defined by timber holdings and academic land grants. The map captures the specialized land use of the northern woods, specifically the vast Dartmouth College Grant and the Atkinson and Gilmanton Academy Grant, which were significant sources of institutional revenue. Small settlements like Errol and Wilsons Mills serve as the primary hubs for the region's river-driven economy, anchored by the Errol Dam.

The presence of College Farm and Palmers Cabin suggests a history of seasonal work and land management in the deep forest. Remote landmarks such as Hell Gate on the Diamond River and the Magalloway Sch provide specific points of interest for genealogists tracing families in the Wentworths Location or along State Highway No 26. The map's detail extends to the shoreline of the lake, identifying coves like Sunday Cove and Spillman Cove before the landscape was altered by modern development.