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1953 Map of Windham

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of Windham
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1985
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1985

About this map

The Robert Frost Farm stands as a cultural anchor in this southern New Hampshire landscape, situated just east of the Boston and Maine Railroad corridor. The map reveals a transition from traditional rural patterns to mid-century growth, particularly evident around the shores of Cobbetts Pond and Canobie Lake. These water bodies are densely lined with access roads like Shore Road and Horseshoe Rd, reflecting the area's development as a residential and recreational hub.

Genealogists can find significant detail in the various burial grounds and educational landmarks, such as the Cemetery On the Hill, the Searles Sch, and the Holy Cross Sem. Settlement nodes like Windham Depot and West Derry show the lasting influence of the rail lines, while naming conventions for features like Indian Rock and Peppermint Corner preserve local vernacular from the early 20th century.