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1927 Map of Gilmanton

Name: 1927 Topographic Map of Gilmanton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1950
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1950

About this map

Shaker Village and the rural townships of Belmont and Gilmanton define this landscape during a period of established agricultural and early industrial activity. The map reveals a dense network of country roads connecting small settlement hubs such as Gilmanton Ironworks and Websters Mills, reflecting the importance of water power and local industry. Educational and spiritual life is well-documented through numerous district institutions, including the Upper City School, Gales School, and the historic Smith Meetinghouse.

The terrain is characterized by prominent elevations like Catamount Mountain and Whiteface Mtn, which frame the many water bodies that shaped the region's economy, from Crystal Lake to Sargent Reservoir. In the southern portion of the quadrangle, the Boston and Maine RR passes through Chichester Sta, providing a critical rail link for the farming communities and the textile or timber operations at Carding Mill Pond.