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1935 Map of Mt. Washington

Name: 1935 Topographic Map of Mt. Washington
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1935
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1935

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The Mount Washington Cog Railway dominates the southern landscape of this mid-1930s survey, climbing from Base Station past Marshfield Sta toward the summit. The high peaks of the White Mountain National Forest are crosscut by a sophisticated network of early mountaineering routes, including the Air Line, Crawford Path, and the Castellated Ridge Path. These trails connect remote landmarks like the AMC Hut and Spaulding Lake to valley settlements below.

In the lower elevations, the mountain economy is represented by the Boston and Maine Railroad and Maine Central Railroad, which serve stops such as Bowman, Randolph Sta, and Fabyan. Local life in Coos County is anchored by the Gore Sch in the north and the Israel River Ranger Station. This era captures a transition from heavy rail-based tourism at Bretton Woods to the burgeoning trail system that would define the region's recreational future.