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1932 Map of Rumney

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

USGS Topo · Published 1932

About this map

The Baker River valley defines the character of this 1932 topographic survey, serving as the primary corridor for both the Boston and Maine RR and State Highway No 25. This transit network connects several small riverfront settlements, including Wentworth, West Rumney P.O., and Rumney Depot. The surrounding uplands are dotted with family-named landmarks like Nichols Hill and Foote Hill, alongside rural infrastructure such as Maple Grove Sch and Atwell Hill Sch.

In the eastern portion of the quadrangle, the landscape shifts toward recreation and natural curiosities. Stinson Lake and Lake Tarleton appear as significant water bodies, while the Polar Caves are noted near the southern boundary. Economic activity is represented by a Quarry and various crossings like Weeks Crossing, reflecting a time when this part of Grafton County relied on a mix of mountain-valley agriculture, small-scale industry, and the emerging tourism of the White Mountain foothills.