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1959 Map of Hanover

Name: 1959 Topographic Map of Hanover
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1989
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1989

About this map

Dartmouth College dominates the eastern bank of the Connecticut River in this late 1950s depiction of the Upper Valley, showing the academic heart of Hanover alongside its Vermont neighbors. The map records a critical period of infrastructure development as the interstate system began to reshape the landscape, noted by numerous planned interchanges. Significant industrial and transportation markers include the Boston and Maine RR corridors and the bustling rail hub at White River Junction, which serves as a nexus for the region's commerce.

Beyond the urban centers of Lebanon and Norwich, the map traces the rugged path of the Appalachian Trail and the Dartmouth Outing Club Trail through the surrounding hills. Local history is preserved in the placement of the Christian Street Cem and the Hartford Memorial Sch, while the presence of a Drive-in Theater and the Lebanon Municipal Airport reflects the mid-century expansion of the White and Mascoma River valleys.