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1909 Map of Winnepesaukee

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

USGS Topo · Published 1909

About this map

Lake Winnepesaukee dominates the landscape of the Lakes Region at the turn of the century, serving as the primary corridor for commerce and summer travel. The map highlights an established Steamship Route navigating between complex archipelago features like Bear Island and Rattlesnake Island. Along the western shores, the Boston and Maine RR connects industrial and transit hubs like Laconia, Lakeport, and The Weirs, where the rail line meets the water.

Industry and local agriculture are anchored by settlements such as Moultonboro Falls, Lees Mills, and Melvin Village, while the southern reaches are defined by the peaks of the Belknap Mountains, including Gunstock Mountain. The mapping captures a specific moment when the lakeshore was transitioning into a premier destination, evidenced by numerous named points and coves like Spindle Point and Winter Harbor that remain central to the region's identity today.