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2015 Map of West Swanzey

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

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

The Ashuelot River carves a central path through this corner of Cheshire County, anchoring the industrial and residential development of West Swanzey, East Swanzey, and Westport. The landscape is defined by its transition from riverine lowlands to significant upland peaks, including the Franconia Mtn Range and the distinctive Mount Caesar. Local history is preserved in the placement of several river crossings such as the West Swanzey Bridge, Carleton Bridge, and Coombs Bridge, which hint at long-established transportation routes connecting the mill villages.

Water management and recreation are evident across the terrain, from the Ashuelot River Reservoir in the north to the expansive Swanzey Lake and the smaller Forest Lake to the west. Small agricultural and residential clusters like North Richmond and Scotland are situated among the southern hills, where landmarks like Meetinghouse Hill and Evergreen Cem provide vital touchstones for genealogical research in this New Hampshire interior.