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1927 Map of Holderness

Name: 1927 Topographic Map of Holderness
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1927
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1927

About this map

The Pemigewasset River carves a deep valley through this 1920s New Hampshire landscape, serving as the primary corridor for the Boston and Maine Railroad. This period of development is characterized by a dense network of district schools and remote hilltop settlements before the mid-century consolidation of rural communities. The map highlights the significant water resources of the Lakes Region, including Squam Lake and Winnisquam Lake, which shaped local industry and early recreation.

Genealogists will find a wealth of specific local landmarks, from the Bay Meeting House in the south to numerous named schoolhouses like the Sargent School and Hardsorabble School. The terrain is marked by prominent peaks such as Plymouth Mtn and Hersey Mtn, while the Mowglis Trail winds through the western hills. The boundary between Grafton and Belknap counties cuts through the center, dividing active towns like Ashland and Bristol.