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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 through a landscape of timber-dense peaks and industrial settlements in the White Mountains during the late 1930s. At Berlin, the confluence of water power and rail transit is evident, where the Grand Trunk RR and Boston and Maine RR serve the manufacturing centers of Cascade and the surrounding river valley. The map reveals a transition from the urban infrastructure of the north to the recreational and forestry operations of the White Mountain National Forest to the south.

Backcountry travelers can trace the early path of the Appalachian Trail as it traverses ridges like North Carter Mtn and Moriah. Notable mountain lodging such as the AMC Hut and Mountaineer Club Cabin are documented alongside the Glen House at the base of the higher peaks. The presence of features like the Nansen Dam and numerous fire towers emphasizes the era's focus on resource management and water control in the Coos County highlands.