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1928 Map of Plymouth

Name: 1928 Topographic Map of Plymouth
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1953
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1953

About this map

Plymouth and the surrounding Pemigewasset River valley are shown here in 1928, capturing a period when the timber and river-powered industries of Grafton County were fully established. The Boston and Maine railroad tracks follow the river's path, connecting riverside settlements like West Thornton and Campton Sta to broader markets. The landscape is dotted with the infrastructure of rural life, from the Thornton Sch and Elm Sch to the Blair Cem.

Deep in the White Mountains, the map details the early development of Waterville Valley and the rugged topography of Squam Mountains. Along the shores of Squam Lake, seasonal colonies such as Rockywold and Deephaven indicate the era's growing tourism. Away from the water, old mountain passes like Thornton Gap and geographic landmarks like Knockers Hole and Mill Brook Cascade reveal the challenging terrain navigated by local residents and early recreationalists.