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1932 Map of Rumney

Name: 1932 Topographic Map of Rumney
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1943
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1943

About this map

The Baker River valley defines the character of this 1930s landscape, serving as a corridor for the Boston and Maine Railroad and a series of rural New Hampshire settlements. The map illustrates a transitional era where the local economy shifted from extraction and subsistence to tourism and mountain recreation. Industrial history is anchored by the Ore Hill Mine and early logging infrastructure like Jackman Camp and Camp No 5 deep within the White Mountain National Forest.

Education and community centers are densely documented through numerous district schools, including Atwell Hill Sch and Maple Grove Sch, and various post offices such as Ellsworth PO. Geographic landmarks like the Stinson Mtn Fire Tower and the Polar Caves near West Plymouth highlight the region's emergent status as a destination for outdoor exploration. From the high peaks of Piermont Mtn to the lower meadows of Quincy, the sheet preserves a record of mountain life before modern highway expansion.