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2012 Map of Townsend

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

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

The Nissitissit River and Squannacook River systems define the borderlands between Massachusetts and New Hampshire, anchoring a region of valley settlements and upland heights. In the southern half, Townsend and Townsend Harbor serve as centers of gravity along the river bends, while smaller hamlets like Old City and South Row suggest the historical sprawl of local agricultural and early industrial clusters. Several significant burying grounds, including Townsend Center Cem and Riverside Cem, offer a rich record for genealogists studying the families of Middlesex County and Hillsborough County.

Transportation and recreation infrastructure is well-represented, from the Brookline Airport and Zim Airport to the Brookline Ski Area on the slopes of Potanipo Hill. The landscape is dotted with named natural landmarks such as Devils Den, The Stonehouse, and The Throne, reflecting a deeply named local geography. Numerous water bodies like Potanipo Pond, Harbor Pond, and Bixby Reservoir punctuate the terrain, which rises to prominent points such as Hurricane Hill and Barker Hill.