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1937 Map of Gorham

Name: 1937 Topographic Map of Gorham
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1961
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1961

About this map

The Androscoggin River carves a deep valley through this corner of the White Mountains, serving as the industrial and transportation corridor for Berlin and Gorham. In the late 1930s, the region was already a premier destination for backcountry recreation, evidenced by an extensive network of footpaths including the Appalachian Trail, Mahoosuc Trail, and Baldface Circle Trail. The map captures the infrastructure of early mountain tourism, from the Mountaineer Club Cabin and AMC Hut to the historic Glen House and Toll House at the base of the peaks.

Industrial activity is anchored by the Grand Trunk and Boston and Maine railroads, which parallel the river through the heart of the settlements. While the peaks of Mt Moriah and Goose Eye Mtn dominate the topography, the human footprint is seen in the Leadmine Ledge and the scattered forest camps like Wild River Forest Camp, illustrating the balance between timber extraction, mining, and the rising culture of mountain hiking.