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2012 Map of Tamworth

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Tamworth
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Tamworth and its surrounding villages occupy a landscape defined by the confluence of the Bearcamp River and the Swift River. In the early 21st century, this Carroll County region maintains a distinct pattern of small settlements, including Whittier, South Tamworth, and East Sandwich, connected by winding roads like Durrell Rd and Stevenson Hill Rd. The terrain is dominated by the northern reaches of the Ossipee Mountains, where Mount Whittier and Black Snout Mountain rise above the river valleys.

Local history is preserved in small plots such as Stevenson Cem and Hubbard Cem, while the area's recreational character is evident at the Ossipee Mountain Ski Area and along the banks of Bearcamp Pond. The map shows a clear division between the concentrated village centers and the high peaks of the Mount Roberts range to the south, highlighting the traditional New Hampshire balance of valley community and mountain wilderness.