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1987 Map of Silver Lake

Name: 1987 Topographic Map of Silver Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1987
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1987

About this map

The Swift River corridor and the southeastern reaches of the White Mountain National Forest anchor this topographical study of eastern New Hampshire. The landscape is defined by its glacial heritage, most notably at the Madison Boulder State Geologic Site, and a dense network of water bodies including Whitton Pond, Chocorua Lake, and the evocative Haunted Pond.

Settlement patterns in the late 1980s cluster around the village of Madison, the community of Chocorua, and Silver Lake (Madison Sta), reflecting the transition from traditional rail-side commerce to a landscape largely dedicated to conservation and recreation. Extensive ledge features such as Eagle Ledge and Chamberlain Ledge rise above the valleys, while the Bowditch-Runnells State Forest and various town forests preserve the wooded character of the region. Local infrastructure is noted through the White Mountain National Forest Ranger Station and several gravel pits, indicating the continued use of local geological resources.