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2015 Map of Peterborough North

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Peterborough North
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

The MacDowell Colony and the nearby Ed MacDowell Grave anchor the cultural and historical landscape of this southern New Hampshire region. Centered on the winding course of the Contoocook River, the terrain transitions from the valley settlements of North Village and West Peterborough toward the elevated slopes of Norway Hill and Crotched Mtn. This area is characterized by a high density of water bodies and reservoirs, including the Edward MacDowell Reservoir and Power Mill Pond, which reflect the region's managed water resources.

Local history is well-preserved through numerous burial grounds like Saint Peters Cem, Pine Hill Cem, and East Hill Cem. The map reveals established infrastructure such as the Hancock-Greenfield Bridge and the small residential cluster of Happy Valley. From the southern edge of Bennington to the heart of Peterborough, the landscape is a mix of protected artist retreats, rural cemeteries, and valley hamlets.