1896 Map of North Conway

About this map

The Saco River valley serves as the central artery for this late 19th-century landscape, guiding the path of the Boston and Maine R. R. through a series of mountain-framed settlements. In this era, North Conway and Redstone appear as established hubs, while smaller communities like Intervale, Glen, and Lower Bartlett follow the river north. The map documents the early expansion of the White Mountain National Forest, contrasting the organized settlement of Hales Location with the complex terrain of the eastern peaks.