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2000 Map of Franklin

Name: 2000 Topographic Map of Franklin
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2001
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2001

About this map

The confluence of the Pemigewasset River and the Winnipesaukee River creates the headwaters of the Merrimack River at Franklin, a central hub on this Merrimack County landscape. The map reveals a region defined by historical connections, from the Daniel Webster Birthplace near the Salisbury border to the former East Andover (Halcyon Sta) rail connection.

Hydrological and conservation features are prominent, including the Webster Lake recreation area and the Webster Lake State Wildlife Management Area. To the south, the State Forest Nursery sits near the banks of the Merrimack, while the Franklin Falls Dam regulates the northern waters. Small settlements such as Salisbury Heights, Thompson Corner, and Webster Place are documented alongside varied terrain features like Raccoon Hill and Searles Hill, reflecting the traditional New Hampshire mix of river-valley industry and upland agriculture.