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1932 Map of Mascoma

Name: 1932 Topographic Map of Mascoma
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1943
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1943

About this map

Lower Shaker Village and Upper Shaker Village anchor the western shore of Mascoma Lake, reflecting the legacy of Shaker communal life in Grafton County during the early 20th century. This 1927 survey, updated with aerial photography, reveals a landscape of dispersed agricultural settlements connected by the Boston and Maine railroad, which follows the Mascoma River through Enfield and West Canaan. The terrain is defined by significant ridges like Shaker Mountain and Croydon Mountain, which separated the small valleys and dictated the placement of local school districts.

Local neighborhood life is evidenced by a high density of rural schoolhouses, including the Tunis Sch and Goss Neighborhood Sch. Genealogists may find value in the specific locations of the Gleason Cemetery and landmarks such as the Fish Market near Enfield Center. The map also captures the transition of the area into a summer retreat destination, noted by the clusters of development around Canaan Street and Goose Pond.