1935 Map of Whitefield

About this map

Whitefield and Bethlehem center a landscape defined by the intersection of northern New Hampshire's rail networks and mountain recreation in the mid-1930s. The Maine Central RR and Boston and Maine RR carve paths through the valley, meeting at transit hubs like Quebec Junction and Wing Road. Aviation history is visible at both the Whitefield Landing Field and the Twin Mountain Landing Field, serving the growing tourism interest in the White Mountain National Forest. High points such as Mt Agassiz, which features a Fire Tower, and Mt Pleasant overlook a terrain dotted with rural schools like the East Whitefield Sch and Cushman Sch. The map also captures local family history through numerous cemeteries including Baptist Hill Cem and Riverside Cem, while a CCC Camp near the Ammonoosuc River indicates Great Depression-era public works projects in the region.