Loading map...

1958 Map of Newfield

Name: 1958 Topographic Map of Newfield
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1961
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1961

About this map

The New Hampshire Maine borderlands are defined by a dense network of glacial lakes and mountainous terrain in this mid-century topographic record. Centered on the town of Newfield, the landscape is partitioned by the Salmon Falls River and significant water bodies like Great East Lake, Wilson Lake, and Mousam Lake. The region’s early industrial heritage is visible in small milling centers such as Limerick Mills and Ossipee Mills, while the rural social fabric is evidenced by numerous crossroads settlements like Ross Corner and Stevens Corner.

Family history and local lore are preserved through named landmarks and burial grounds, including the Shapleigh Mem Sch Cem and Highland Grove Cem. This era also shows the evolution of local recreation and technology, from the Band Ski Area on the slopes of Mitchell Mtn to the Radio Range Station located near Milton Mills. The map details a transition from traditional agriculture and timber to a more modern infrastructure of paved and unimproved roads connecting the surrounding hills and valleys.