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2015 Map of Northwood

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Northwood
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Northwood Ridge and Northwood Center serve as focal points along the high ground of this landscape, where the 1st New Hampshire Tpke cuts through the granite-studded terrain. The settlement pattern follows the early turnpike and the shores of numerous water bodies like Northwood Lake and Bow Lake, where Bow Lake Village sits at the northern edge. The area is defined by its series of distinct villages, including Northwood Narrows and West Nottingham, each maintaining its own identity within the broader township.

Genealogists will find significant detail in the distribution of family-named burial grounds and landmarks, from Caverly Hill Cem in the northeast to Tilton Cem and Deerfield Parade Cem further south. The map documents a blend of rural residential life and specialized land use, featuring the Northwood Airport and the Murphy-Sherwood Park Airport. Waterways such as the Isinglass River and Bean River drain the marshes and ponds, while elevations like Saddleback Mtn and Richardson Hill provide the backdrop for this historic corner of New Hampshire.