1930 Map of Percy

About this map

The Upper Ammonoosuc River carves a narrow corridor through the high terrain of Coos County, defining the settlement patterns of Stark and Percy during the early twentieth century. This 1930 survey highlights the critical role of the Grand Trunk railway, which follows the riverbank to connect these isolated mountain communities. The landscape is dominated by the massive presence of the White Mountain National Forest, where features like the Devils Slide and Mill Mtn loom over the valley floor. To the east, West Milan serves as a hub near the Grand Trunk Branch, surrounded by family-named landmarks such as Bickford Hill and Cummings Mtn. This map captures a transition in land use, showing established district schools like Emerson Sch and Blake Sch alongside the US Fish Hatchery and the remote outpost of No 8 Camp, illustrating the blend of timber industry, government conservation, and small-town New Hampshire life.