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1987 Map of Gilmanton Ironworks

Name: 1987 Topographic Map of Gilmanton Ironworks
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1987
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1987

About this map

Gilmanton Ironworks serves as the focal point of this late 20th-century landscape, where the Suncook River begins its journey south from Crystal Lake. The village layout and surrounding rural road network connect several historic settlements including Lower Gilmanton and recreational landmarks like Camp Fatima and Camp Leo. The terrain is defined by a dense concentration of water bodies, including Upper Suncook Lake and the smaller Hills Pond, indicating a region deeply shaped by its drainage patterns and glacial history.

Upland areas are preserved within the Belknap Mtn State Forest and Alton Bay State Forest, where heights such as Pine Mountain and Rocky Mountain rise above the valley. Local industry is represented by a Sand Pit near the river, while numerous cemeteries and family-named features like Halls Hill and Guinea Ridge provide essential touchstones for genealogical research in this part of Belknap County.