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1942 Map of North Conway

Name: 1942 Topographic Map of North Conway
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1956
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1956

About this map

The Saco River valley serves as the primary artery for settlement and transit in this 1942 survey of the White Mountains. North Conway emerges as a central hub, supported by the dual presence of the Maine Central RR and the Boston and Maine RR, which connect the valley to broader regional commerce. The landscape is characterized by a mix of early 20th-century aviation at the North Conway Airport and established recreational infrastructure, including the Black Mtn Cabin and an extensive network of footpaths like the Wildcat Ridge Trail.

Conservation efforts are well-documented through the expansive boundaries of the White Mountain National Forest, Merriman State Forest, and Conway State Forest. Local genealogy is anchored in small settlements such as Redstone, Intervale, and Chatham, along with more remote locations like the Eastman Sch. These features illustrate a transition from a river-based mountain economy to one increasingly defined by the burgeoning tourism and timber management of the era.