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1981 Map of Northwood

Name: 1981 Topographic Map of Northwood
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1988
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1988

About this map

Saddleback Mountain anchors this topographical study of the New Hampshire interior, where the borders of Strafford and Rockingham counties meet. The landscape is defined by a dense network of glacial ponds and small villages that supported a rural timber and agricultural economy. The Lamprey River and Bean River drain the southern portion of the quadrangle, while the north is dominated by the sprawling waters of Bow Lake.

Genealogists will find a wealth of local markers, including family-named landmarks like Sherburne Hill and Blakes Hill. Small community centers such as Deerfield Parade and Northwood Narrows appear alongside numerous rural burial sites like Bartlett Cem and Caverly Cem. The presence of Woodman State Forest and Pawtuckaway State Park suggests the transition toward conservation and recreation, while specific features like the Landing Strip near West Nottingham and the Radio Tower (WENH) provide clear evidence of mid-century infrastructure developments.