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1987 Map of Laconia

Name: 1987 Topographic Map of Laconia
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1987
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1987

About this map

Laconia and its surrounding lakefront communities are captured here in a 1980s snapshot of New Hampshire's Lakes Region. The map centers on the narrow neck between Paugus Bay and Opechee Bay, illustrating the industrial and residential density of the Laconia urban core and the nearby community of Lakeport. To the north, the transition toward seasonal and resort landscapes is evident at Weirs Beach and Interlaken Park, while the eastern shore near Glendale provides a view into the rugged southeastern flank of the Belknap Mountains.

Detailed shoreline mapping reveals the complex geography of Lake Winnipesaukee, including Governors Island and numerous smaller landforms like Plummer Island and Timber Island. Further inland, the map identifies public lands such as the Saltmarsh Pond State Forest and local infrastructure including the Laconia Airport. These elements, combined with numerous identified Sand Pits and residential clusters, offer a clear view of the region's development during this era.