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1979 Map of Smarts Mountain

Name: 1979 Topographic Map of Smarts Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1979
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1979

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Smarts Mtn anchors this section of the Grafton County highlands, where the Appalachian Trail winds past high-elevation landmarks like the Trapper John Shelter and a prominent Lookout Tower. The landscape is defined by its dramatic relief, spanning from the heights of Lambert Ridge and Moody Mtn down to a dense network of water bodies, including Reservoir Pond and the more remote Mud Turtle Pond.

Settlement patterns are concentrated in pockets such as Lyme Center and the small community of Quinttown, while recreational development is visible at the Holts Ledge Ski Lift. The drainage system is particularly intricate, with Jacobs Brook and the Mascoma River carving through the valleys. This 1970s survey captures the balance between the established village centers and the sprawling wilderness that characterizes this portion of New Hampshire.