2012 Map of Monadnock Mountain

About this map

Monadnock Mountain towers over the landscape of southern New Hampshire, anchoring a region defined by its glacial lakes and early industrial settlements. In the shadow of the peak, the town of Jaffrey and the village of Jaffrey Center retain their historic character, evidenced by the Old Center Cem and the former industrial hub at Jaffrey Mills along the Contoocook River. The presence of Franklin Pierce University near Pearly Lake indicates the area's modern educational role, while several summer retreats like Camp Wa-Klo and Camp Wanoskett reflect a long tradition of seasonal recreation around Thorndike Pond and Gilson Pond. Further south, the community of West Rindge sits near the shores of Pool Pond, marking the transition into the town of Rindge. This 2012 survey illustrates a landscape where colonial-era burying grounds and family-named hills like Peabody Hill and Fullam Hill coexist with modern aviation at the Jaffrey Airport-Silver Ranch.