1930 Map of Ossipee Lake

About this map

The Saco River and Swift River valleys define this landscape on the edge of the White Mountain National Forest, where 1920s tourism and timber industry intersect. The map documents a dense network of mountain communities and rail stops, including Albany Cem and the Mountain Ch, alongside specialized landmarks like the massive Madison Boulder. Settlement patterns follow the Maine Central and Boston and Maine corridors, linking resorts like the Chocorua Inn and Clement Inn to regional hubs. Significant for genealogists, the sheet preserves the locations of numerous district schools, from the Woodchuck Ledge Sch to the Sidehill Sch, and established gathering places like the Davis Meetinghouse near the southern border. The transition from industrial rail stops at Albany Siding to the established village of Effingham Falls illustrates the varied economic character of the region during this era.