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1926 Map of Hillsboro

Name: 1926 Topographic Map of Hillsboro
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1926
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1926

About this map

The Birthplace of Franklin Pierce sits near Lower Village, marking a landscape of deep historical significance in this 1920s topographical survey. The region is defined by the winding course of the Contoocook River, which powers the industrial and transit corridor connecting Henniker and Hillsboro. The Boston and Maine railroad tracks follow the river's path, serving specialized junctions like Henniker Junc and smaller rural stops such as Holton.

Upland from the river valleys, the map documents a dense network of local education and community life, from the Liberty Union Sch in the north to the Bible Hill Sch further south. Notable water bodies such as Lake Massasecum and Gregg Lake punctuate the wooded hills. Genealogists can find specific burial grounds like Pine Hill Cemetery and long-standing hamlets like Bradford Center and Clinton Village, providing a detailed view of south-central New Hampshire's settlement patterns before modern highway expansion.