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1967 Map of South Twin Mtn

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of South Twin Mtn
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1988
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1988

About this map

White Mountain National Forest dominates this topographic study, captured just before the 1970s. The landscape is defined by the high peaks of the Twin Range and the Franconia Range, including South Twin Mtn and North Twin Mtn. Mountaineering infrastructure of the era is well-documented, from the remote Galehead Hut to various Shelter locations along the high ridges. Hikers and historians can trace the mid-century alignment of the Appalachian Trail as it traverses the Garfield Ridge Trail toward Mt Guyot.

Water management and natural drainage patterns are clear, with the Littleton Reservoir and Twin Mountain Reservoir serving the surrounding regions. The map also records the source waters of the Zealand River and the North Branch Gale River, alongside notable landmarks like Thoreau Falls in the south and the high-elevation Garfield Pond. The division of the wilderness into the townships of Bethlehem, Franconia, Lincoln, and Livermore provides a political framework for this largely undeveloped high-country terrain.