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1988 Map of Stratford

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

USGS Topo · Published 1988

About this map

The Connecticut River serves as the winding border between Coos County, New Hampshire, and Essex County, Vermont, in this 1980s topographic study. The landscape is defined by the tight valley settlements of North Stratford, Stratford, and Maidstone, where the river’s oxbows and floodplains meet the rising slopes of Savage Mtn and Willard Mtn. Small communities like Hinman, Beatties, and Mapleton dot the riverbanks, linked by the primary road network and an Old RR Grade that speaks to the area's historical rail dependence.

Industrial and recreational footprints are evident in the numerous gravel pits and the presence of Stratford Bog Pond and Paul Stream Pond. High-elevation landmarks such as Teapot Mtn and the Stratford Notch overlook the basin, while family-named features like Masons and Smarts suggest deep-rooted local history. The map also traces timber and transport history through the Old Maidstone Grade, providing a clear view of how these border towns integrated with the surrounding forest and water resources.