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2015 Map of West Alton

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of West Alton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Lake Winnipesaukee dominates the northern half of this landscape, its expansive waters punctuated by numerous landforms including the large Rattlesnake Island and the inhabited stretches of Tuftonboro Neck. Along the southwestern shore, several distinct lakefront communities like Spring Haven, Samoset, and Lake Shore Park line the coastal roads, reflecting the area's development as a premier seasonal destination. The presence of Railroad Ave near the shore hints at the transportation history that once brought visitors to the water's edge.

Moving inland from West Alton, the terrain rises toward the heights of the Belknap Mountains. This transition from the developed waterfront to the interior is marked by the courses of Poorfarm Brook and W Alton Brook, which flow through more secluded residential pockets like Yale Estates. Local historical markers are preserved at the West Alton Cem and Swetts Cem, providing important touchstones for genealogists researching the families of this shoreline region.