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1950 Map of Townsend

Name: 1950 Topographic Map of Townsend
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1958
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1958

About this map

Potanipo Pond and the surrounding marshlands of Talbot Swamp anchor the northern landscape of this mid-century survey, where the border between Massachusetts and New Hampshire divides the communities of Brookline and Townsend. The Boston and Maine Railroad follows the winding course of the Squannacook River, connecting the village centers of West Townsend, Townsend, and Townsend Harbor. This rail-and-river corridor supported a local economy evidenced by Cider Mill Pond and the extensive Townsend State Forest to the west.

Local genealogy is well-preserved through numerous burial grounds including Hillside Cem and Riverside Cem. The map captures a mix of summer recreation and rural infrastructure, from Camp Tevya in the north to the Pepperell Waterworks in the east. Notable landmarks like The Stonehouse and the Bohannon Bridge provide specific points of interest for researchers tracing historical family movements and land use across the county line.