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1907 Map of Sunapee

Name: 1907 Topographic Map of Sunapee
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1907
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1907

About this map

Lake Sunapee dominates this interior landscape, acting as a focal point for the region's early 20th-century resort culture and transport. A notable Steamboat Route traverses the water, connecting landings like Blodgett Landing and Soo Nipi Park to the rail hubs. The Boston and Maine Railroad snakes through the valley of the Sugar River, serving industrial and agricultural centers at Newport, Guild, and Sunapee Station.

The map reveals a transition from the rugged highlands of Croydon Mountain and Grantham Mountain down to the settled mill villages. Along the river, small settlements like Kelleyville and Northville appear alongside family-named landmarks such as Howe Hill and Hoyts Corner. The presence of numerous post offices, including North Newport PO and Mt Sunapee Chandlerville PO, highlights the importance of these nodes for rural New Hampshire communication before modern consolidation.