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1932 Map of Franconia

Name: 1932 Topographic Map of Franconia
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1932
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1932

About this map

Franconia Notch serves as the central corridor for this 1932 topographic study, where the Daniel Webster Highway winds through the steep terrain of the White Mountain National Forest. This era shows a landscape where industrial logging and nascent tourism coexist. A Logging RR extends deep into the wilderness along the East Branch Pemigewasset River, illustrating the heavy timber operations of the early 20th century. Meanwhile, the presence of the Profile Golf Club, the Greenleaf Shelter, and the The Flume point toward the region's growing reputation for outdoor recreation.

The map details the primary settlements of Lincoln and North Woodstock, both linked by the Boston and Maine RR. High-altitude landmarks such as Mt Lafayette and Mt Lincoln are surrounded by a network of hiking paths, including the Mt Liberty Trail and Mt Kinsman Trail. From the secluded Kinsman Pond to the waters of Echo Lake, the map documents a transition from a resource-extraction economy to a protected mountain preserve.