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1967 Map of Franconia

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Franconia
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

Franconia Notch State Park serves as the focal point of this late 1960s survey, capturing a landscape defined by the high peaks of the White Mountain National Forest. This era shows the developed recreation network of the White Mountains, including the Lonesome Lake Hut and Greenleaf Hut, alongside the iconic Old Man of the Mountain overlooking Profile Lake. The topography illustrates the sharp ascent from the Pemigewasset River to the summits of Mt Lafayette and Mt Lincoln.

Infrastructure is represented by the modernization of the road system, notably Interchange 38 and Interchange 37 near the town of Franconia. Local history and culture are visible through landmarks such as Franconia College, the Elmwood Cem, and the Profile Golf Club. The map provides a precise layout of hiking trails, from the Appalachian Trail to the Garfield Ridge Trail, marking the transition from settlement to protected wilderness.