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1981 Map of Lyme

Name: 1981 Topographic Map of Lyme
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1989
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1989

About this map

The Connecticut River serves as the central artery and state boundary for this region, winding through a landscape of hills and valley settlements in the early 1980s. On the Vermont side, the Boston and Maine railroad tracks follow the river's western bank, connecting small communities like North Thetford and East Thetford. Significant institutional landmarks are present, including the Thetford Academy near Thetford Hill and the Barnes Sch further east.

In New Hampshire, the town of Lyme is characterized by clustered local history markers such as Lyme Cem and Highland Cem. The terrain rises sharply from the riverbanks toward summits like The Pinnacle and Acorn Hill. Notable recreational and cultural features of the era include the Drive-in Theater near the northern border and the Covered Bridge crossing toward Fairlee. The map also documents local industry through several Sandpit locations and a Quarry near the Ompompanoosuc River.