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1932 Map of Rumney

Name: 1932 Topographic Map of Rumney
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1948
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1948

About this map

White Mountain National Forest dominates the high ground of this Graften County landscape, where the Baker River and its branches dictate the layout of early 20th-century life. The mountain towns of Warren and Wentworth serve as hubs for a series of remote valleys, connected by the Boston and Maine RR which follows the river valley through Swainboro Sta and Rumney Depot. This rail connection supported local industries, including the Ore Hill Mine and a local Quarry, while providing access to the growing recreational areas around Lake Tarleton and Stinson Lake.

Educational life is deeply rooted in the rural geography, evidenced by small district institutions like Maple Grove Sch, Buffalo Sch, and East Warren Sch. For genealogists and researchers, the map provides precise locations for family-named landmarks such as Clifford Hill, Merrill Bk, and Nichols Hill. The presence of the Stinson Mtn Fire Tower overlooks a terrain defined by its sharp peaks and significant gaps like Oliverian Notch, which historically channeled travel through the White Mountains.