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1988 Map of Stark

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

USGS Topo · Published 1988

About this map

The Upper Ammonoosuc River carves a path through this mountainous section of Coos County, defining the valley where the small settlements of Stark and Percy are located. This terrain is dominated by the northern reaches of the White Mountain National Forest, including the prominent peaks of the Pilot Range. Significant elevations such as Mt Cabot, The Horn, and The Bulge create a complex series of drainage basins for numerous mountain streams like Roaring Brook and Mill Brook.

A notable geological landmark, Devils Slide, overlooks the river valley, while the more secluded Unknown Pond lies tucked between the high ridges. The map captures a landscape characterized by its transition from the river-level communities and the rail-corridor near Ames to the remote, high-altitude interior. Historical land use is visible in the presence of a Gravel Pit and scattered cemeteries near the river, while the southwest corner reveals the curiously named locality of Lost Nation.