1989 Map of Wilsons Mills

About this map

The Magalloway River and its confluence with the Dead Diamond River define the intricate drainage patterns of this borderland in the late 1980s. Straddling the Maine and New Hampshire line, the map details several distinct land grants and townships, including the Second College Grant and Atkinson and Gilmanton Academy Grant. The settlement of Wilsons Mills sits at a critical junction of river and road, serving as a hub for the surrounding timberlands and sporting lodges like Alice Lodge and Linda Lodge. Evidence of localized aviation and industry appears through the Miller-Quinn Landing Strip and a nearby Gravel Pit. The terrain is marked by colorful local nomenclature such as Emerys Misery, Hell Gate, and Monshans Bathtub, reflecting a landscape deeply known by those who worked and traveled these remote northern woods.