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1930 Map of Ossipee Lake

Name: 1930 Topographic Map of Ossipee Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1938
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1938

About this map

The Saco River and Swift River dominate the northern landscape of Carroll County, flowing through the eastern reaches of the White Mountain National Forest. This 1920s survey depicts a region defined by its glacial legacy, most notably the Madison Boulder and a dense network of water bodies including Conway Lake and Ossipee Lake. The industrial and social life of the era is anchored by the Boston and Maine RR, with numerous small stations like Mt Whittier Sta and Madison Sta serving as vital nodes for local commerce and timber transport.

Rural community life is visible through the distribution of one-room schoolhouses such as Canada Street Sch and Sidehill Sch, alongside landmarks like the Davis Meetinghouse and Mountain Ch. The map captures the transition of the northern New Hampshire economy from traditional agriculture and forestry toward more modern transportation corridors, evidenced by the emerging road network and established recreational paths like the Weetamoo Trail.