{"product_id":"map-of-jackson-new-hampshire-by-usgs-1995-white-mountain-national-forest-mount-washington","title":"Map of Jackson, New Hampshire by USGS, 1995 – White Mountain National Forest \u0026 Mount Washington","description":"\u003cp\u003ePublished in 2000 using survey data from 1995, the US Geological Survey’s “Jackson” captures one of New Hampshire’s most evocative mountain landscapes at the precise 1:24,000 scale of the classic American topographic quadrangle. Centered on Jackson and its surrounding uplands, the map presents the village not as an isolated settlement, but as part of a larger White Mountain world shaped by steep valleys, forested ridges, fast-running streams, and historic routes through the mountains. Its title is elegantly direct, yet the terrain it describes is richly complex: a meeting place of resort history, wilderness access, and New England geology. Roads, trails, rivers, elevations, and named summits are arranged into a scientific portrait of a landscape long cherished by travelers, hikers, skiers, and map collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe US Geological Survey brought to this map more than a century of institutional cartographic expertise. Founded in 1879, the USGS became the United States’ preeminent authority for measuring, classifying, and representing the nation’s terrain, and its topographic maps remain among the most admired achievements of practical cartography. In “Jackson,” that tradition is visible in the disciplined balance of clarity and detail: contour lines articulate the land’s rise and fall, while careful symbolization distinguishes roads, waterways, forest boundaries, buildings, and trails. The result is a map that is both technical and atmospheric. It does not merely locate Jackson; it explains the physical logic of the place, revealing how settlement, travel, recreation, and conservation are all governed by the surrounding mountains.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe topographic character of the sheet is unmistakably that of the White Mountains, where relief is dramatic and every contour carries meaning. Black Mountain and Wildcat Mountain rise prominently in the surrounding country, their slopes rendered through close, sinuous contouring that conveys the steepness and texture of the terrain. To the north and west, the broader presence of Mount Washington and the Presidential Range region gives the map a sense of alpine proximity, even where the summit itself lies beyond the immediate focus. The Ellis River threads through the landscape as a natural corridor, its course helping define valley floors, settlement patterns, and route alignments. Crystal Lake and Jackson Falls add moments of scenic intimacy amid the larger mountainous setting, anchoring the map in both grandeur and local beauty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJackson itself appears within a network of roads, streams, and upland approaches that speak to the town’s role as a gateway to the White Mountain National Forest. Route 16 and Route 302 are especially important, forming part of the historic circulation system through this celebrated region of New Hampshire. These corridors have long connected village life with mountain tourism, ski areas, hiking trailheads, and scenic drives. Trails and pathways visible across the surrounding forests suggest a landscape used not only for passage but for experience: walking, climbing, skiing, and exploration. The inclusion of Wildcat Mountain and Black Mountain evokes the area’s recreational identity, while the nearby protected forest lands emphasize the enduring tension—and harmony—between access, preservation, and the sublime appeal of the northern New England mountains.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a historical document, the 1995-surveyed “Jackson” offers a valuable snapshot of the region at the close of the twentieth century. It records roads, trails, developed areas, water features, and forest boundaries as they stood before later decades of change, making it a compelling point of comparison for those interested in conservation, recreation, and regional development. The map is especially resonant because Jackson occupies a landscape where human history and natural form are closely intertwined: nineteenth-century tourism, mountain inns, covered bridges, ski culture, forest management, and wilderness advocacy all converge in this part of New Hampshire. With its refined USGS precision and richly contoured mountain terrain, the map transforms a familiar White Mountain destination into a layered record of place, movement, elevation, and memory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCities, towns and places on this map\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJackson\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhite Mountain National Forest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMount Washington\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack Mountain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWildcat Mountain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEllis River\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrystal Lake\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJackson Falls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoute 16\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoute 302\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVarious trails and pathways in the surrounding forests and mountains\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 (USGS)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreated in 1995 and published in 2000\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScale: 1:24,000\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHistorical topographical map of Jackson, New Hampshire, and its surroundings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUses 1995 survey data to reflect the terrain and notable features of the area\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes landmarks, elevations, and natural features in and around Jackson\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUses contour lines and shading techniques to clearly depict topographical variation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShows hilly and mountainous terrain typical of the White Mountain National Forest region\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides insight into geographical and infrastructural changes over time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReflects the USGS tradition of rigorous scientific mapping and cartographic precision\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=\"\/de\/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). 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