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1949 Map of Monadnock

Name: 1949 Topographic Map of Monadnock
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1955
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1955

About this map

Monadnock MTN dominates the central landscape of this survey, surrounded by a complex network of recreational paths including the Pumpelly Trail and White Dot Trail. The topography is marked by the presence of landmarks like the Halfway House and a Fire Lookout, reflecting the area's mid-century role as a prominent destination for hiking and outdoor leisure. Settlements such as Harrisville, Dublin, and Jaffrey are connected by the winding routes of the Boston and Maine railroad, which threads through the valleys between numerous summits like Skatutakee Mtn and Mt Huggins.

To the south, the village of Fitzwilliam Depot and the Fitchburg Boy Scout Camp illustrate the integration of rail infrastructure and organized camps within the wooded terrain. Dozens of glacial water bodies, from the expansive Nubanusit Lake to the smaller Rockwood Pond, are mapped alongside local institutions such as the Roxbury Sch and the Dublin Golf Club. The map provides a precise record of these townships before the significant expansion of modern highway corridors.