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1893 Map of Gorham

Name: 1893 Topographic Map of Gorham
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1923
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1923

About this map

Berlin and Berlin Falls anchor the northern industrial landscape of this late 19th-century survey, where the Androscoggin River served as a vital power source and transport corridor. The convergence of the Grand Trunk Railroad and the Boston and Maine Railroad at Gorham highlights the region's importance as a transportation hub for timber and tourism. To the south, the massive peaks of the White Mountain National Forest dominate the terrain, including landmarks like Mt. Moriah, Carter Dome, and the distinctive rock formation known as The Imp.

Historic lodges and routes such as the Glen House and the Pinkham Road illustrate the era's burgeoning recreation industry. The map meticulously records civil boundaries like the Bean Purchase and Martin Location, providing essential data for genealogists tracing ancestral land holdings. This documentation captures the transition from a wilderness economy toward one defined by rail-access tourism and managed forestry.