1942 Map of North Conway

About this map

The Saco River valley serves as the primary corridor for settlement and transit through the White Mountains during this mid-century period. Concentrated around the Boston and Maine Railroad, villages like North Conway and Redstone anchor a landscape defined by timber, tourism, and mountain recreation. The map highlights an era of active forest management and hiking infrastructure, featuring the Cold River AMC Camp and several backcountry shelters such as the Black Mtn Cabin. Notable topographical landmarks including Humphreys Ledge and Cathedral Ledge overlook the broad valley floor, while fire lookouts like the Kearsarge North Fire Tower and Iron Mtn Fire Tower survey the surrounding White Mountain National Forest. This survey captures the region just as the transition from a rail-dependent economy to a motor-tourist destination was solidifying, evidenced by the network of trails and roads like the Hurricane Mountain Road.