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1898 Map of Monadnock

Name: 1898 Topographic Map of Monadnock
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1905
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1905

About this map

Monadnock Mt. dominates this southwestern New Hampshire landscape, serving as a towering focal point for the surrounding towns of Dublin, Jaffrey, and Marlboro. Near the summit, the presence of the Mountain House indicates the era's growing mountain tourism. The terrain is defined by its glacial heritage, dotted with numerous water bodies like Nubanusit Lake, Harrisville Pond, and Spoonwood Pond, which fueled local industry in settlements like Harrisville.

Transportation networks of the late 19th century are clearly etched across the topography, with the Fitchburg R. R. and the Cheshire Br. of the Boston and Maine R. R. connecting manufacturing hubs and rural depots. Small industrial hamlets such as Bowkerville, Marlboro Depot, and Fitzwilliam Depot highlight the importance of rail access to the local economy. From the granite heights of Little Monadnock Mt. to the busy center of East Jaffrey, the map documents a region where early industrialization and recreation met amongst the hills.