2015 Map of Jefferson

About this map

Jefferson and Jefferson Highland serve as the primary valley settlements in this mountainous landscape within the White Mountain National Forest. The topography is dominated by the soaring peaks of the Pliny Range, including Mt Waumbek and Mt Starr King, alongside the Pilot Range to the north. These massive granite formations dictate the local drainage, with the Israel River and numerous tributaries like Stalbird Brook and Priscilla Brook carving through the valleys. The map shows a network of local roads such as Phelps Rd and Meadows Rd that connect rural homesteads and provide access to the high backcountry. This 2015 survey illustrates how the region's early settlement patterns were constrained by the dramatic rise of the Crescent Range and other interior heights, preserving the area for a mix of small-scale mountain living and protected forest land.