1894 Map of North Conway

About this map

The Saco River valley serves as the central artery for this late nineteenth-century mountain landscape, where the Boston and Maine R. R. follows the river's path through a series of burgeoning valley settlements. This era marks a distinct period of growth for North Conway and Redstone, with the latter emerging as a node for local industry near the granite-rich slopes. The map reveals a transition from the lower agricultural levels at Intervale and Lower Bartlett to the steep elevations of the White Mountains, characterized by prominent landmarks like Cathedral Ledge and White Horse Ledge. In the more isolated northeastern corner, the small community of North Chatham sits at the foot of North Baldface, while the rugged interior of the Bean Purchase and Jackson township shows the network of brooks and trails that defined the region before modern development.