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2015 Map of Laconia

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Laconia
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Lake Winnipesaukee and its complex shoreline dominate this 2015 study of Belknap County, where the transition from open water to dense settlement is defined by seasonal resorts and established neighborhoods. The northern reach is characterized by its numerous islands, including Governors Island and the cluster of The Witches, while the mainland features the concentrated village of Weirs Beach and its iconic Weirs Channel. This area is a hub of maritime movement, with ferry routes like the M/V Sophie C Ferry and several Mink Island and Round Island services connecting the mainland to remote island outposts.

Further south, the city of Laconia spans the narrows between Opechee Bay Reservoir and Winnisquam Lake, centered near Lakeport and The Ledges. For genealogists and local historians, the map provides precise locations for many burial grounds, such as Hillside Cem, Saint Lambert Cem, and Union Cem. The landscape rises sharply to the east toward the Belknap Mountains and Gunstock Mtn, framing the residential growth around Gilford and the lakeside enclave of Glendale.