Scenic Resources
Waterford is endowed with a number of scenic areas and views. The Town’s topography with several high ridges and hills provide for
several panoramic views. Scenic view locations include the following.
1. Mt. Tire’m – Squire Brown Trail, overlooks of lakes and mountains protected by a gift. Views of the mountain cliffs and views
from the mountain. Local view of Waterford, Bear Pond and parts of Keoka. Good access hiking trail off Plummer Hill Rd.
2. Hawk Mt. – Presidential Range –views overlooking Long Lake, Crystal Lake, Bear Pond and Pleasant Mtn, in town ownership by
gift from subscribers. Also views of Hawk Mountain from routes 35 and 37. Good access to top by right-of-way.
3. McWain Hill Rd.- Views across farmsteads of Mahoosuc Range over lakes and foothills, height of land partially protected by
donated conservation easement. View from McWain Hill Rd turnout
4. Pulpit Rock – Views overlooking Crooked River and valley, Papoose Pond and Mt. Washington/White Mountains. There is also a
view of Pulpit Rock from Crooked River. Hiking access to top from trail off of Hunts Corner Rd
5. Beech Hill - Views of hills and Church steeple from Rtes 5/35 by the former Grover Lumber yard
Working Farms:
6. Pleasant View – Views of White Mountains, North Waterford, and Mt. Washington. View from the end of the Jones Road.
7. Rice Farm – views of North Waterford. Views off of Rice Rd.
8. Hersey (Beech Hill) Farm - views of fields and farmstead from Rte 35
9. Millet Farm – View of fields and barn from Deer Hill
10. Pride Farm – Views of fields and mountains from McWain Hill Rd
11. McIntire Farms – Views of fields, farmhouses and cliffs from McIntire Rd.
12. N. Waterford Congregational Church – with spire, “common” and mountain backdrop. View from Rte 35 pull-off (by old
North Waterford Town Common – Across from Melbys/Tutts). Very good public access
13. Waterford Flat Village Scene - with Waterford Congregational Church, Lake House and Town House. Views from Rtes 35 and
37, Plummer Hill Rd and Town Common. Local view with very good public access and swimming access at Keoka Town Beach.
14. Keoka Lake roadside overlook - Rtes 35/37. Views of shoreline. Very good public access from turnout. Fishing access as well.
15. Bear Pond and Bear Mountain at the roadside overlook - Rtes 35/37. View of shoreline and ledges. Very good public access.
Also access for fishing and boating on Bear Pond.
16. Keoka Lake Cove – Cove off Rte 37 with beach donated to the town. Very good pubic access to swimming and fishing area with
views of the shoreline.
17. Mill Hill Rd – Charming views of Waterford Flat, Keoka Lake, and Mt Tire’m. View off Mill Hill Rd.
18. Crooked River – Roadside picnic area off Rte 118. Good public access, local view of Crooked River rapids upstream and
downstream waters.
19. McDaniel’s Rips / Crooked River off Mill Hill Rd –rapids, fishing, historical mill site, canoeing and school brook trout release
site. Hiking and canoeing access. Protected by conservation easement.
20. Mutiny Brook – Local view of brook from the Sweden Road
21. Outlet from McWain Pond Mill Pond on Rte 37 – View from Rte 37 and Springer’s Market.
22. Blackguard Rd. –Views of the west side of Mt. Tire’m and Stanwood Mountain and views of farm fields from Blackguard Rd.
Effects of Growth
If not properly planned and sited, new growth in the Community could result in adverse effects to the natural environment.
Inappropriate and poorly planned development in lake watersheds could result in a degradation of water quality. Poorly planned
development along ridgelines could affect the scenic character of the area.
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