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1967 Map of Lower Waterford

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Lower Waterford
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

The Connecticut River serves as the central artery and state boundary in this 1960s-era topographical survey, separating the town of Waterford in Vermont from its New Hampshire neighbors. The landscape is defined by the steep elevation of Gardner Mountain and Signal Mtn, dropping down to riverside settlements like West Waterford and Lower Waterford. The river itself is shown as a reservoir, evidenced by the Powerplant and several substations that harness its flow, reflecting the mid-century industrialization of the New England waterway.

Researchers will find a wealth of local landmarks, from the Ogontz White Mtn Camp on the shores of Ogontz Lake to the scattered rural centers like Tinkerville. Genealogy interests are supported by the inclusion of multiple burial grounds, such as Riverside Cem and Lower Waterford Cem. The map captures a moment when the rural character of the region remained intact, marked by narrow roads like Copenhagen Road and Under Mountain Road winding through the hills.