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1943 Map of New Boston

Name: 1943 Topographic Map of New Boston
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1943
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1943

About this map

Deer River carves a deep, winding path through the heart of Lewis County during this mid-century survey, revealing a landscape defined by small rural hubs and a dense network of district schools. Small settlements like New Boston and Bellwood serve as anchors for the surrounding farmsteads, while the map records several family-named intersections such as Pinckney Corners and Gardners Corners. The presence of nine numbered schoolhouses, including School No 8 and School No 10, illustrates the decentralized nature of local education before the era of district consolidation.

Genealogists will find significant value in the documentation of three distinct burial grounds: Gallup Cem, Battle Cem, and Liberty Cem. The local geography is further characterized by numerous tributaries feeding the river system, including Boshart Creek and Cobb Creek, which define the varied topography of Harrisburg and Montague townships. The road system, featuring the West Road and Bears Pond RD, provides a clear view of the transportation routes used by residents during the early 1940s.