1957 Map of Mt. Pawtuckaway

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The Pawtuckaway Mountains anchor this landscape, rising above a network of lakes and small agricultural hubs at the edge of the Strafford and Rockingham county lines. In the mid-20th century, the area maintained a distinct balance of conservation and rural industry, with the Pawtuckaway State Reservation and several state forests, including Smith State Forest and Woodman State Forest, preserving significant acreage. Settlements like Northwood Center, Deerfield Parade, and Nottingham Square reflect the region's early town-planning tradition, often centered on civic and religious structures like the Northwood Center Ch.