1988 Map of Stark

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The Upper Ammonoosuc River carves a sharp valley through the northern Coos County wilderness, providing the primary corridor for human activity in this 1988 survey. The small settlement of Stark sits at a narrow point in the river valley, distinguished by a Covered Bridge and the towering cliffs of Devils Slide. To the south and east, the landscape rises dramatically into the high peaks of the Pilot Range and Kilkenny within the White Mountain National Forest. High summits such as Hutchins Mtn and Mt Cabot dominate the southern half of the sheet, where human presence is limited to the occasional trail or remote feature like Unknown Pond. In the lower elevations to the west, more agricultural or open-country features emerge, including the aptly named Lost Nation and a Landing Strip near Ames, illustrating the contrast between the river-bound villages and the surrounding mountain wilds.