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1941 Map of Woodsville

Name: 1941 Topographic Map of Woodsville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1948
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1948

About this map

The Connecticut River forms the central artery of this region, winding through the valley where Newbury and Haverhill sit on opposing banks. The landscape is defined by its industrial and agricultural heritage, shown through the cluster of granite works like Bonazzi Quarry and Gibson Quarry near Ryegate. A dense network of local district schools, including Red Sch and School No 3, serves the scattered upland settlements of Groton and Topsham.

Transportation corridors dominate the valley floor, with the Canadian Pacific RR and Boston and Maine RR following the river's path, while the Montpelier and Wells River RR strikes westward. Distinctive landmarks such as The Oxbow and the County Poor Farm provide specific points of interest for genealogists tracing local residents. From the heights of Blue Mtn to the water's edge at Halls Lake, the map documents a mature rural economy and its infrastructure.