1919 Map of Mt. Pawtuckaway

About this map

Mount Pawtuckaway and its surrounding peaks dominate the central landscape of this Rockingham County study, conducted just after the First World War. The region is characterized by a dense network of small rural schoolhouses, such as Hale School and Winkley School, which speak to the decentralized community structure of the early 20th century. Major transit corridors are defined by the Boston and Maine Railroad, which connects industrial and residential hubs like Epping and Raymond. Notable local landmarks include the Strafford PO and the unique riverside setting of Wadley Falls. The map also documents the localized social centers of the era, from the established Nottingham Square to seasonal gathering spots like Camp Hedding and Camp Crossing. A complex hydrology of small ponds and brooks, including the curiously named Bumfagging Pond, flows through these wooded New Hampshire uplands.