2024 Map of Lake Francis

About this map

The Connecticut River flows through the center of this northern New Hampshire landscape, feeding into the expansive Lake Francis and the First Connecticut Lake. The area is characterized by a dense network of timber roads and recreational trails, such as the Cedar Stream Rd Trl and Carr Ridge Trl, which navigate the elevations of Bear Mountain and South Mtn. Small settlements like Happy Corner and The Glen are situated along the primary corridors, representing the persistent human presence in these high woods. Local heritage is preserved at the Pittsburg Hollow Cem near The Tarns and the Lake Cem situated on the western shore of the First Connecticut Lake. Numerous smaller water bodies, including Back Lake and Jacquith Pond, dot the terrain between ridges like Spooner Hill and Prospect Mtn, illustrating the complex glacial drainage patterns typical of Coos County.