2024 Map of Grafton

About this map

Grafton and its surrounding hamlets of Grafton Center and East Grafton sit within a landscape defined by sharp elevation changes and the legacy of the regional railroad economy. The corridor of the Northern Rail Trl follows the natural path of the Smith River, tracing the route where industry once flourished at sites like Fords Mill. The map is particularly rich for genealogical research, identifying numerous small family or community burial grounds including the Prescott Hill Cem, Litchfield Cem, and the North Road Cem. High points such as Isinglass Mtn and Mount Pleasant loom over the valley floors, where water bodies like Kilton Pond and Three Thousand Acre Pond remain prominent landmarks. The settlement pattern at Robinson Corner and along the Mascoma Valley Rd reflects the enduring rural character of this New Hampshire upland.