1896 Map of North Conway

About this map

North Conway and the upper Saco River valley define the settled corridor of this landscape, where the Maine Central and Boston And Maine R. R. railroads facilitated the movement of timber and tourists. To the east, the New Hampshire Maine state line cuts through the high summits and isolated settlements like North Chatham and South Chatham. The terrain is dominated by significant peaks within the White Mountain National Forest, including the twin summits of North Doublehead and South Doublehead. Industrial activity is evident at Redstone, located near Redstone Ledge, while the power of the river is captured at Goodrich Falls. The map reveals a transition from the valley floor settlements like Intervale and Glen to the remote tracts of the Bean Purchase and Hales Location, reflecting a late 19th-century economy built on natural resources and the nascent mountain tourism industry.