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1927 Map of Penacook

Name: 1927 Topographic Map of Penacook
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1943
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1943

About this map

Franklin Falls and the industrial activity of the Merrimack River corridor define this 1920s survey of Merrimack County. The landscape is dense with civic and educational history, featuring dozens of localized schoolhouses such as the Bashan School, Buckleboro School, and Dyers Crossing School. The Boston and Maine RR serves as the primary transport artery, connecting settlements like East Tilton, Gerrish, and Boscawen along the river's winding path.

Genealogical interest is particularly high due to the inclusion of landmarks like Daniel Websters Birthplace and specialized institutions such as the Soldiers Home in Tilton. The area between Webster Lake and Lake Winnepocket reveals a rural economy transitioning from early mills, like Snyders Mill, toward a landscape dotted with recreational spots like Forest Vale Camp and Gardners Grove. Further east, the Kezer Seminary and Shell Church Cem highlight the long-standing community centers of Canterbury Center.