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1930 Map of Ossipee Lake

Name: 1930 Topographic Map of Ossipee Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1948
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1948

About this map

Silver Lake and the surrounding glacial terrain of Carroll County dominate this pre-war survey, captured before mid-century development altered the landscape. The geography is defined by the Boston And Maine railroad line, which served key hubs such as West Ossipee Mt Whittier Sta and Ossipee Valley Lakewood Sta. For local historians, the map preserves the locations of numerous district schools, including the Sidehill Sch, Downs Sch, and Lords Mill Sch, alongside the prominent Madison Boulder and the Davis Meetinghouse in the southern reaches.

Industrial and recreational footprints are evident in settlements like Effingham Falls and the scattered camps and inns such as Pequawket Camp and Clement Inn. The high peaks of the north, including Chocorua Mtn, are interlaced with early recreational paths like the Piper Trail and Weetamoo Trail. These features collectively represent a transitional era when the region's timber and rail economy intersected with its growing identity as a destination for outdoor enthusiasts.