{"product_id":"old-map-of-holderness-new-hampshire-by-usgs-1956-bristol-lake-winnisquam-squam-lake","title":"Old Map of Holderness, New Hampshire by USGS, 1956 – Bristol, Lake Winnisquam \u0026 Squam Lake","description":"\u003cp\u003ePublished in 1971 using original survey data from 1956, the US Geological Survey’s “Holderness” presents a finely observed topographical portrait of central New Hampshire’s Lakes Region at mid-century. Centered on Holderness, Bristol, and the waters of Lake Winnisquam, the map captures a landscape where settled valleys, forested hills, and lake shores meet in intricate relief. Its vivid USGS color scheme and close contour work translate the region’s rugged terrain into a precise visual language, tracing slopes, ridgelines, river corridors, roads, villages, and shorelines with characteristic clarity. As a historical document, it preserves the area at a moment before later waves of lakeside development, expanded recreation infrastructure, and conservation initiatives reshaped the relationship between town, forest, and water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe map is especially compelling for its depiction of New Hampshire’s interlaced lake country, where Lake Winnisquam, Squam Lake, Little Squam Lake, Big Squam Lake, and Lake Pemigewasset form a chain of blue expanses set among rising ground. Holderness appears as a natural hinge between these waters, with East Holderness and West Holderness indicating the older settlement pattern of small communities adapted to shoreline, road, and valley. Bristol, to the southwest, occupies a strategic position near Newfound Lake country and the Pemigewasset corridor, while Ashland lies to the north near the meeting of routes and river valleys. The lakes are not merely scenic features here; they structure movement, settlement, recreation, and the visual rhythm of the entire map.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe USGS treatment of relief gives this sheet much of its authority and beauty. Contour lines gather tightly around hilly ground, revealing the muscular topography of central New Hampshire, while more open spacing marks gentler valleys, meadows, and lakeside lowlands. Mount Livermore and the surrounding uplands stand out as part of a broader landscape of wooded elevations, with the Ossipee Mountains indicated to the southeast and the White Mountain National Forest regionally suggested beyond. This is a map that rewards close reading: trails, forested tracts, streams, roads, and minor elevations together create an impression of a terrain shaped by glacial history, rural settlement, and enduring wilderness. The result is both technical and deeply atmospheric.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTransportation corridors provide another historical layer, showing how mid-twentieth-century communities were connected across a demanding landscape. US Route 3 and State Route 25 thread through the region, linking Franklin, Laconia, Ashland, Bristol, and Holderness with the larger road network of New Hampshire. These roads follow practical lines through valleys and along water, reflecting older travel patterns that predate the automobile era but were adapted for modern mobility. The Baker River and Pemigewasset River are likewise central organizing features, carving routes through the terrain and guiding settlement. In this context, the map becomes more than a record of place names; it shows the practical geography of movement, commerce, and daily life in the Lakes Region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduced by the United States Geological Survey, “Holderness” belongs to one of the most respected cartographic traditions in American mapping. USGS topographical maps were designed for accuracy, utility, and national coverage, yet their disciplined graphic style often yields images of remarkable elegance. This sheet reflects that balance beautifully: scientific contouring, standardized symbols, and saturated color combine to make the landscape legible without diminishing its complexity. For collectors, historians, and admirers of New Hampshire, the map offers a richly detailed view of a beloved region during a pivotal period in its modern history. It records a Lakes Region still deeply rural in character, defined by forests, rivers, mountains, and the enduring allure of its clear northern waters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCities, towns and places on this map\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHolderness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBristol\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLake Winnisquam\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSquam Lake\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLake Pemigewasset\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUS Route 3\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eState Route 25\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBaker River\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePemigewasset River\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhite Mountain National Forest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMount Livermore\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOssipee Mountains\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFranklin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAshland\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLaconia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEast Holderness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWest Holderness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLittle Squam Lake\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBig Squam Lake\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVarious trails and forested areas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNotable landmarks and features surrounding the lakes and rivers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHistorical context \u0026amp; cartographic details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduced by the US Geological Survey as a historical 1:62,500 topographical map of central New Hampshire.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBased on original survey data from 1956 and published with a 1971 imprint.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUses a vivid USGS color palette for topographic representation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEmploys contour lines and shading to show elevation changes and landscape features.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReflects the hilly terrain of New Hampshire through detailed relief depiction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eServes as a historical record of mid-20th-century land use and development patterns.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCaptures the landscape before later changes in development, recreation, and conservation efforts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLooking for a particular place?\u003c\/strong\u003e Review the detailed images to confirm that the town, landmark or feature you have in mind appears on the map. If you are unsure, \u003ca target=\"”_blank”\" href=\"\/pages\/contact-us\"\u003eask our workshop to check before you order\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDetailed maps are especially rewarding at larger sizes, where names, boundaries and decorative features have more room to be appreciated. Use the close-up preview and size guide to choose the right scale for your wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis map looks amazing at sizes all the way up to 50in (125cm). If you are looking for a larger map, please \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact-us\"\u003eget in touch\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe model in the listing images is holding the 16x20in (40x50cm) version of this map.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhere personalisation is available, you can add a short title or dedication, mark one meaningful place, or request one considered visual detail. \u003ca target=\"”_blank”\" href=\"\/pages\/map-personalisation\"\u003eSee personalised map examples\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEvery piece is printed to museum-grade archival standards using fade-resistant pigment inks on acid-free matte paper. Choose an unframed map print, framed map or canvas using the finish options above. Framed maps use crystal-clear optical acrylic and arrive ready to hang.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith its rich detail and strong sense of place, this map makes a considered gift for a new home, anniversary, retirement or anyone with a personal connection to the area shown. Still deciding? 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