{"product_id":"map-of-moultonborough-new-hampshire-by-usgs-1986-lake-winnipesaukee-ossipee-lake-squam-lake","title":"Map of Moultonborough, New Hampshire by USGS, 1986 – Lake Winnipesaukee, Ossipee Lake \u0026 Squam Lake","description":"\u003cp\u003eTitled “Lake Winnipesaukee,” this U.S. Geological Survey topographical map presents one of New Hampshire’s most storied lake districts at a 1:100,000 scale. Dated 1986 and carrying a 1988 imprint, it captures the region at a moment when traditional rural landscapes, expanding recreation, and lakeside development were increasingly intertwined. Lake Winnipesaukee dominates the composition, its intricate shoreline, bays, islands, and peninsulas rendered with the disciplined clarity of federal cartography. Around it appear Moultonborough, Meredith, Alton, Wolfeboro, Tuftonboro, and Holderness, along with Squam Lake, Ossipee Lake, Plymouth, and the surrounding highlands. The map’s earth-toned palette and fine contour work give the landscape both scientific precision and quiet visual richness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe U.S. Geological Survey, founded in 1879, brought a distinctive authority to maps of this kind, combining field observation, standardized measurement, and an enduring concern for the physical character of the American landscape. Rather than emphasizing political spectacle or decorative flourish, the USGS style reveals terrain as a system of elevations, watersheds, roads, settlements, and natural corridors. Here, contour lines trace the rise and fall of hills around the lakes, while blue waterways and ponds articulate the region’s hydrology. Roads such as Route 25 and Interstate 93 situate the mountains and lakes within the modern transportation network, creating a compelling portrait of New Hampshire as both wilderness-adjacent and lived-in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLake Winnipesaukee itself is shown as a remarkably complex body of water, with Paugus Bay, Bear Island, and countless smaller coves and channels conveying why the lake has long drawn travelers, boaters, summer residents, and resort communities. Nearby Squam Lake and Little Squam Lake add a quieter counterpoint, associated with wooded shores and conservation-minded development, while Ossipee Lake anchors the eastern portion of the mapped landscape. The inclusion of smaller features such as Copps Pond, Joe’s Pond, Owl Lake, Lake Pemigewasset, and the Smith River enriches the map’s sense of place, revealing a region defined not by one lake alone but by an interlaced network of waters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe terrain surrounding these lakes is anything but flat, and the map’s topographical language makes that immediately apparent. Contour intervals describe the hilly and mountainous ground rising toward the White Mountains, with the White Mountain National Forest and Mount Washington providing a dramatic northern context. Towns such as Sandwich, Moultonborough, and Holderness sit amid a landscape of ridges, valleys, forest tracts, and water routes, while Plymouth marks an important inland settlement near the Pemigewasset corridor. Castle in the Clouds, perched above the Ossipee Mountains, hints at the region’s Gilded Age romance and its long association with scenic tourism, grand views, and mountain leisure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a historical document, this 1980s map records the Lakes Region during a period of accelerating recreational and residential change. Shorelines that had long supported farms, small villages, logging routes, summer camps, and grand hotels were increasingly shaped by vacation homes, marinas, roads, and year-round tourism. Yet the map still presents the area through the enduring fundamentals of topography: water, elevation, forest, road, and settlement. Its restrained USGS design allows modern viewers to study not only where communities stood, but how they related to the landforms around them. The result is a richly informative portrait of central New Hampshire, balancing scientific rigor with the quiet allure of a beloved American landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCities, towns and places on this map\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMoultonborough\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOssipee Lake\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlymouth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSquam Lake\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLake Winnipesaukee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlton\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeredith\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHolderness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSandwich\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWolfeboro\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTuftonboro\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCastle in the Clouds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhite Mountain National Forest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMount Washington\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLake Pemigewasset\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmith River\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePaugus Bay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCopps Pond\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBear Island\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJoe’s Pond\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLittle Squam Lake\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOwl Lake\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoute 25\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoute 93\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVarious local roads and trails\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistorical context \u0026amp; cartographic details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduced by the US Geological Survey, this historical 1:100,000 topographical map shows Lake Winnipesaukee and the surrounding New Hampshire region.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe map is dated 1986 and carries a 1988 imprint.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePublished by the US Geological Survey, a U.S. government scientific agency responsible for studying topography, geology, hydrology, and the natural environment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe map uses a topographical style, with contour lines depicting elevation changes across the landscape.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEarth-toned coloring enhances the representation of natural features.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe map emphasizes hilly and mountainous terrain, along with numerous lakes and rivers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContour intervals indicate elevation and help convey the ruggedness of the land.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe region has likely experienced land-use and development changes since publication, especially recreational and residential growth around the lakes.\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=\"\/fr\/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=\"\/fr\/pages\/contact-us\"\u003eget in touch\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe model in the listing images is holding the 36x24in (90x60cm) 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=\"\/fr\/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. 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