1932 Map of Gilmanton

About this map

The Buffalo River and Elk Creek define the northern valley of this landscape, where the settlement of Gilmanton serves as a local hub. The map reveals a dense network of rural infrastructure, particularly the striking number of neighborhood schools that once served these ridge-and-valley communities. From the Oak Grove Sch in the north to the Schoepp Valley Sch in the south, these institutions appear in nearly every major drainage, reflecting the localized social life of the early 20th century.