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1909 Map of Winnepesaukee

Name: 1909 Topographic Map of Winnepesaukee
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1931
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1931

About this map

Laconia and Lakeport anchor the southwestern edge of this survey, serving as the industrial and transportation hubs for the Belknap region at the start of the twentieth century. The Boston and Maine RR winds through the landscape, connecting these urban centers to lakeside outposts like The Weirs and Sanders Gilford Sta. The map meticulously tracks the complex shoreline and archipelago of Lake Winnipesaukee, from the many-islanded waters of Moultonboro Bay to the open expanse of The Broads.

Smaller hamlets such as Melvin Village, Center Harbor, and Meredith reveal the lakeside's early development, while the Steamboat Route illustrates the essential role of waterborne travel before the modern road system. High points like Gunstock Mtn and Red Hill offer a dramatic contrast to the intricate coves and necks, providing a clear picture of the topography that shaped this renowned New Hampshire vacation region.