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1919 Map of Mt. Pawtuckaway

Name: 1919 Topographic Map of Mt. Pawtuckaway
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1944
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1944

About this map

Mount Pawtuckaway dominates the southern landscape of this Rockingham County region, providing a high vantage point over a network of small mill towns and agricultural settlements during the early twentieth century. The area is characterized by its numerous water bodies, including Bow Lake and Mendums Pond, which supported local industry and the developing village centers. The Boston and Maine Railroad cuts through the southern reaches, connecting hubs like Raymond and Epping via the Portsmouth Side and Manchester divisions.

Genealogists and local historians can locate specific community structures from a bygone era, such as the Poor Farm School, Gove School, and the Haines School. Unique social and religious landmarks are also present, including Nottingham Square and the camp meeting grounds at Camp Hedding. The map captures the transition of the Isinglass River and Pawtuckaway River valleys before mid-century modernization altered the local character.