1987 Map of Grafton

About this map

Grafton and its surrounding countryside are defined by a high-elevation landscape of glacial ponds and granite peaks within the Mount Cardigan State Forest and Gile Memorial Forest. At the center of this map, the settlement of Grafton Center Cardigan Sta marks a historical rail point along the Smith River, serving as a gateway to the nearby Grafton and East Grafton villages. The terrain is marked by significant hydrological features such as Kilton Pond, Tewksbury Pond, and the expansive Three Thousand Acre Pond. Evidence of local industry and rural life appears through scattered cemeteries, gravel pits, and a mine near Isinglass Mtn. The map also captures the transition from agriculture and forestry to recreation, noted by the Golden Valley Ranch and the many named heights including Smith Mtn and Barber Mountain.