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2012 Map of Gilsum

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Gilsum
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Gilsum stands as a focal point in this New Hampshire survey, where the Ashuelot River winds through a landscape of high ground and named hollows. The town's historical infrastructure is marked by the Gilsum Stone Arch Bridge and a local Po (Post Office), while the surrounding terrain is defined by prominent peaks like Surry Mountain and Prentice Hill. Small, discrete settlements such as Mill Hollow, Hammond Hollow, and Lower Village reflect the traditional upland settlement patterns of Cheshire County.

Water plays a central role in the area's geography, with Surry Mountain Lake and Lake Warren anchoring the north and south, respectively. Genealogists will find value in the clear placement of several burial grounds, including Center Cem, Slade Cem, and Crehore Cem. The map traces an extensive network of old roads like Old Stage Rd and Mine Ledge Rd, connecting crossroads such as Shaws Corner and Roundys Corner across the undulating terrain.