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1932 Map of Mascoma

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

USGS Topo · Published 1932

About this map

The Shaker community on the southwestern shores of Mascoma Lake defines the cultural landscape of this 1932 edition. Both Lower Shaker Village and Upper Shaker Village are clearly marked, illustrating a era of communal living and distinct architecture that helped shape the Enfield area. The terrain is characterized by the prominent ridge of Shaker Mountain and the high peaks of Croydon Mountain, which separate the Mascoma River valley from the headwaters of the Sugar River to the south.

Transport and education are central to the settlement pattern, with the Boston and Maine Railroad and the Dartmouth College Road serving as vital arteries. Local genealogy is supported by the density of neighborhood schoolhouses like the Arvin Sch and Goss Neighborhood Sch, along with the Gleason Cemetery. Industrial and commercial activity is evident through the Prospect Hill Mine and the curiously labeled Fish Market near Enfield Center.