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1957 Map of Gilmanton

Name: 1957 Topographic Map of Gilmanton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1962
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1962

About this map

Shaker Village and the historic crossroads of Gilmanton anchor this topographic portrait of central New Hampshire. The landscape is defined by its water-powered history, tracing the Suncook River from the Gilmanton Ironworks down through Pittsfield and Center Barnstead. Evidence of early community life is abundant, with numerous civic markers including the Smith Meeting House, the Friends Meetinghouse, and the Academy at Loudon Ridge.

Transport and industry are visible through the path of the Suncook Valley Railroad and historic milling sites like Webaters Mill. The terrain is punctuated by significant heights such as Whiteface Mtn and Peaked Hill, while recreational and natural resources are noted via the Meadow Pond State Forest and the large expanse of Crystal Lake. This 1950s-era survey captures the transition between rural agricultural roots and the growing importance of the region's lakes and timberlands.