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1928 Map of Plymouth

Name: 1928 Topographic Map of Plymouth
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1967
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1967

About this map

The Pemigewasset River valley serves as the central artery for this 1928 landscape, where small villages and industrial outposts are tied together by the Boston And Maine RR. At the southern end, Plymouth stands as a significant regional hub, complete with its Fairgrounds and proximity to the Holderness Sch. Further north, the settlement pattern reveals distinct community centers like Campton Upper Village and Campton Lower Village, while specialized industry is evident at the Tripoli Mill and along the Logging RR corridors branching into the timbered uplands.

Agricultural and educational life is well-documented through numerous rural institutions, including the Pulsifer Hill Sch, Bog Sch, and Thornton Center Sch. The northeastern corner transitions into the high peaks of Waterville Valley, while the southeastern portion touches the clear waters of Squam Lake, featuring local landmarks like Rockywold and Deephaven. This map captures a moment when the river-and-rail economy was fully matured, providing clear evidence of family-named landmarks and the precise locations of long-standing community sites like Pine Grove Cem.