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1987 Map of Tamworth

Name: 1987 Topographic Map of Tamworth
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1987
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1987

About this map

The Ossipee Mountains dominate the southern half of this landscape, where high peaks like Mt Whittier and Black Snout Mtn overlook a dense network of mountain brooks. Settlement is concentrated along the river valleys to the north, particularly where the Bearcamp River and Swift River cut through the terrain. Small communities such as Tamworth, Whittier, and South Tamworth are linked by winding valley roads, with several Cem sites and Gravel Pits marking the local land use.

The northern reaches transition into the protected lands of the Hemenway State Forest, while the western edge reaches toward East Sandwich. The map captures a transition between the elevated rocky summits, including Bald Mtn and Bayle Mtn, and the lower wetland pockets like Bearcamp Pond and Jackman Pond. This topography illustrates how the geography of the Carroll County area dictated the placement of historic settlements and transport routes in the late twentieth century.