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1987 Map of Melvin Village

Name: 1987 Topographic Map of Melvin Village
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1987
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1987

About this map

The northeastern reaches of Lake Winnipesaukee dominate this mid-1980s topographical study, where the waters of Moultonborough Bay meet the rising slopes of the Ossipee Mountains. The settlement pattern follows the intricate shoreline, anchored by Melvin Village and the historic landing at Union Wharf. Notable island geography is well-documented, from the large expanse of Long Island to smaller outcrops like Whortleberry Island and Spectacle Island.

Upland from the lake, the terrain ascends sharply toward peaks such as Mt Shaw and Bald Knob. This transition from the aquatic commerce of the Mt Washington Boat Route to the timbered heights of Tuftonboro defines the local economy. Researchers will find numerous small landings, including State Landing and Clark Landing, alongside interior water bodies like Copps Pond and the drainage of Shannon Brook, providing a detailed look at the interface between the Lakes Region and the neighboring mountain range.