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1936 Map of Monadnock

Name: 1936 Topographic Map of Monadnock
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1946
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1946

About this map

Monadnock Mtn Fire Lookout stands as the central landmark of this landscape, surrounded by a dense network of towns and glacial ponds in Cheshire County. The map captures a period of established New England industry and transport, where the Boston and Maine RR connects Fitzwilliam Depot, Troy, and Marlboro. Local commerce and community life are evidenced by the numerous named settlements like Jaffrey, Nelson, and Harrisville, alongside rural landmarks such as Halfway House and Roxbury Sch.

The hydrography of the region is notably complex, featuring significant bodies of water like Nubanusit Lake, Silver Lake, and Contoocook Lake. These waters, along with the Howe Reservoir, likely served both recreational and industrial purposes for the surrounding towns. This survey, compiled in part from aerial photographs, provides a clear view of the transition from village centers to the high ridges of Skatutakee Mtn and Thumb Mtn.