1997 Map of Peterborough South

About this map

The Contoocook River carves a path through the northern landscape, anchoring the historical industrial settlements of Peterborough and Noone. This late twentieth-century survey captures the region's character as a mix of river-fed valley commerce and expansive protected woodlands. The Temple Mountain Range dominates the eastern horizon, featuring landmarks like Pack Monadnock Mountain and Holt Peak, while the Wapack Trail traces the ridgeline southward. Moving into the lower elevations of Sharon and Rindge, the terrain is defined by a high density of water bodies, including Cunningham Pond, Hubbard Pond, and Grassy Pond. The map reveals a landscape heavily dedicated to conservation and recreation, evidenced by the large tracts of the Casalis State Forest, Miller State Park, and Annett State Forest. Small clusters like Drury and Wilder provide evidence of historical settlement patterns along the old roads and river bends.