1984 Map of Stoddard

About this map

Highland Lake and the surrounding woodlands of Cheshire County dominate this landscape as it appeared in the early 1980s. The area is characterized by scattered lakeside settlements and small hamlets such as Mill Village and South Stoddard, connected by winding roads through heavy forest cover. The prominence of protected lands like Pitcher Mtn State Forest and the Kenyon Tract Wildlife Management Area underscores the region's character as a conservation-focused highland. Local history is etched into the terrain at Joslin Hill and the nearby Joslin Cem, while remnants of industry appear at Woods Mill along the western edge of Stoddard. For those tracing the evolution of outdoor recreation, the Monadnock-Sunapee Trail is clearly delineated as it traverses the ridges, passing landmarks like Stoddard Rocks. The map also captures the headwaters of the Ashuelot River and several significant reservoirs including Robb Reservoir and Ellis Reservoir.