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1987 Map of Mount Carrigain

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

USGS Topo · Published 1987

About this map

White Mountain National Forest dominates this landscape, showing a dense network of peaks and drainage basins in the 1980s. The topographic detail centers on the massive bulk of Mt Carrigain, where the Signal Ridge Trail ascends toward the summit. This high-country terrain is defined by dramatic gaps like Carrigain Notch and Hancock Notch, which serve as natural corridors between the surrounding massifs.

Hydrological patterns are well-defined by the Swift River and Sawyer River, alongside smaller bodies of water such as Nancy Pond and Sawyer Pond. The presence of the Kancamagus Highway at Kancamagus Pass illustrates the modern infrastructure providing access to this wilderness, while the Pemigewasset Wilderness Area suggests a commitment to preserving the primitive character of the northern peaks. Local landmarks like Greens Cliff and Sugar Hill provide further orientation within this complex system of ridges and brooks.