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2021 Map of Peterborough South

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Peterborough South
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Sharon sits at the heart of this landscape, where the high ridges of the Wapack Range divide the watershed. The terrain is defined by significant elevations like Pack Monadnock Mtn and Barrett Mtn, with the historic Wapack Trail North-Tri tracing the spine of these peaks. Below the summits, the land is punctuated by several small, isolated settlements such as Wilder, Drury, and Noone, reflecting the historical development of small upland communities in southern New Hampshire.

Water systems are integral to this area, with the Contoocook River Reservoir and Hubbard Pond providing significant catchments. Several small burial grounds, including the Maclaurin Family Cem and Jarmany Hill Cem, are tucked away near the old roads, offering valuable points of reference for local historians. The proximity of the Gridley River and various brooks illustrates how the topography dictated the placement of early homes and mills along the mountain drainages.