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1970s Maps of New Hampshire

Explore 46 historic maps of New Hampshire from the 1970s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1970s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how New Hampshire's landscape evolved across the 1970s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

  • Focus on a specific era: All maps on this page are from the 1970s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
  • See what’s changed: Compare century-old streets, trails, and buildings to today's modern landscape using overlays and satellite layers.
  • Research with precision: Use these maps for genealogy, historical research, land use analysis, or educational projects.
  • View, download, or print: Maps are fully viewable online in high resolution, and can be downloaded or printed for your own records.

Start exploring New Hampshire's history through authentic maps from the 1970s. This is your window into the past.

New Hampshire maps

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  1. 1970 Map of Wild River, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Wild River, 1972 Print
    1970 Wild River
    1972 Print · USGS
    The New Hampshire and Maine borderlands are shown here in the early 1970s, focused on the drainage of the Wild River. Trace the high-country Appalachian Trail and find backcountry landmarks like the Spruce Brook Shelter and Brickett Place.
    3 unique versions available
  4. 1970 Map of Carter Dome, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Carter Dome, 1972 Print
    1970 Carter Dome
    1972 Print · USGS
    Coos County, New Hampshire, is captured here in the early 1970s as its peaks became central to Eastern mountaineering and recreation. Researchers can trace the legendary Appalachian Trail, the historic Glen House site, and the high-altitude Carter Notch trails.
    3 unique versions available
  7. 1970 Map of Berlin, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Berlin, 1972 Print
    1970 Berlin
    1972 Print · USGS
    Berlin and Gorham sat at a busy industrial crossroads in the early seventies, where the timber-rich mountains met the rail lines of the Androscoggin Valley. Researchers can trace family history at St Kieran Cem, locate Libby Airfield, or follow the Grand Trunk tracks.
    4 unique versions available
  10. 1970 Map of Shelburne, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Shelburne, 1972 Print
    1970 Shelburne
    1972 Print · USGS
    Shelburne and the high Mahoosuc Range are documented in the early 1970s as the river valley served as a vital corridor for rail and energy transit. Trace the historic Appalachian Trail route past Gentian Pond or locate the Hazelton Cem and the Grand Trunk Railway line.
    3 unique versions available
  13. 1971 Map of Winchendon, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Winchendon, 1973 Print
    1971 Winchendon
    1973 Print · USGS
    Winchendon and the northern Massachusetts borderlands are captured here in the early 1970s as a landscape of river-driven industry and forest. Trace the rail-and-river history of Waterville, the legacy of the Boston and Maine Railroad, and the Birch Hill Dam.
    5 unique versions available
  16. 1971 Map of Littleton, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Littleton, 1973 Print
    1971 Littleton
    1973 Print · USGS
    Littleton and the Ammonoosuc River valley appear here in the early 1970s as modern interstates began to intersect with older rail and river economies. Researchers can trace family sites at North Littleton Cemetery or follow the Boston and Maine line through Barrett.
    3 unique versions available
  19. 1971 Map of Royalston, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Royalston, 1973 Print
    1971 Royalston
    1973 Print · USGS
    The Worcester County highlands are captured here in the early 1970s, showing the distinct settlements of Royalston and South Royalston before modern development. You can trace family history through the Center Cem and Riverside Cem or follow the historic Boston and Maine rail line along the Millers River.
    5 unique versions available
  22. 1972 Map of Haverhill, 1973 Print
    1972 Map of Haverhill, 1973 Print
    1972 Haverhill
    1973 Print · USGS
    Haverhill and the Merrimack River valley are caught in a moment of regional growth during the early seventies. Genealogists and local historians can trace the development of Bradford and Groveland, locate family plots in Linwood Cem, or find the Whittier Birthplace.
    4 unique versions available
  25. 1973 Map of Newbury, 1975 Print
    1973 Map of Newbury, 1975 Print
    1973 Newbury
    1975 Print · USGS
    The Connecticut River valley on the Vermont-New Hampshire border was a landscape of fertile meadows and rail-side hamlets in the 1970s. Researchers can locate family landmarks like Ladd Street Cem, the Bedell Covered Bridge, and the winding banks of The Oxbow.
  28. 1973 Map of Rumney, 1975 Print
    1973 Map of Rumney, 1975 Print
    1973 Rumney
    1975 Print · USGS
    Grafton County's river valleys and mountain slopes are captured here in the early 1970s, showcasing the high-elevation terrain of the White Mountain National Forest. Researchers can trace rural life from Rumney Depot to North Groton, locating the Russell Sch, several Cem sites, and the Railroad Grade along the Baker River.
  31. 1973 Map of Mount Kineo, 1975 Print
    1973 Map of Mount Kineo, 1975 Print
    1973 Mount Kineo
    1975 Print · USGS
    Grafton County's high ridges and recreational camps are captured here in the early 1970s, as the forest was becoming a primary destination for hikers and skiers. Trace the Appalachian Tr, find the McKenney Cabin, or locate the shores of Stinson Lake and Foxglove Pond.
    2 unique versions available
  34. 1973 Map of Warren, 1975 Print
    1973 Map of Warren, 1975 Print
    1973 Warren
    1975 Print · USGS
    Grafton County's high country is captured here in the early 1970s, showcasing the intersection of mountain recreation and small-town life. Researchers can trace the path of the Appalachian Trail, locate family landmarks like Gilmans Corner, or find the Wentworth Sch.
    2 unique versions available
  37. 1973 Map of Woodsville, 1976 Print
    1973 Map of Woodsville, 1976 Print
    1973 Woodsville
    1976 Print · USGS
    The river-and-rail hub of Woodsville and Wells River is captured here in the early 1970s, where Vermont and New Hampshire meet. Genealogists can locate numerous burial sites including St Josephs Cem and Mills Mem Cem, or trace the path of the Boston and Maine through town.
    3 unique versions available
  40. 1974 Map of Wentworth, 1975 Print
    1974 Map of Wentworth, 1975 Print
    1974 Wentworth
    1975 Print · USGS
    Grafton County in the mid-1970s reveals a landscape of mountain hamlets and river valleys defined by the White Mountain National Forest. Trace the Old Railroad Grade near Wentworth or locate Pleasant View Cem and the settlement at Cheever.
    3 unique versions available
  43. 1975 Map of Northfield, 1981 Print
    1975 Map of Northfield, 1981 Print
    1975 Northfield
    1981 Print · USGS
    The Connecticut River valley during the mid-seventies is captured in this detailed aerial view of the Massachusetts and New Hampshire borderlands. Researchers can trace the exact footprint of riverfront settlements like Northfield and rural junctions such as Curtis Corner or Gill Station.
  46. 1975 Map of Townsend, 1981 Print
    1975 Map of Townsend, 1981 Print
    1975 Townsend
    1981 Print · USGS
    Middlesex County's rural northern reaches are captured in the mid-seventies, showing the density of forest and river-valley settlements. Trace the residential layouts of Townsend, Old City, and the banks of the Squannacook River.
  49. 1975 Map of Winchendon, 1981 Print
    1975 Map of Winchendon, 1981 Print
    1975 Winchendon
    1981 Print · USGS
    North-central Massachusetts and the New Hampshire border are seen here in the mid-1970s. Trace the mill town layouts of Winchendon and Waterville along the Millers River or locate property near Lake Monomonac.
  52. 1975 Map of Ashburnham, 1981 Print
    1975 Map of Ashburnham, 1981 Print
    1975 Ashburnham
    1981 Print · USGS
    Northern Worcester County and the New Hampshire borderlands are visible in this mid-seventies aerial study. Local historians can trace the early residential footprints of Lane Village and Wellville or examine the shoreline of Lake Monomonac.
  55. 1975 Map of Royalston, 1981 Print
    1975 Map of Royalston, 1981 Print
    1975 Royalston
    1981 Print · USGS
    Royalston and the northern Worcester County highlands are seen here in the mid-seventies through detailed aerial orthophotography. Researchers can trace the village layouts of West Royalston and Tully or the natural shorelines of Laurel Lake.
  58. 1975 Map of Mt Grace, 1981 Print
    1975 Map of Mt Grace, 1981 Print
    1975 Mt Grace
    1981 Print · USGS
    Warwick and the surrounding Franklin County highlands are captured in this mid-seventies aerial study of the Massachusetts-New Hampshire border. Genealogists and historians can trace the exact 1975 footprint of Warwick, Mayo Corners, and Moores Pond.
  61. 1976 Map of Sherbrooke
    1976 Map of Sherbrooke
    1976 Sherbrooke
    1976 Print · USGS
    The northern Maine woods and Quebec’s Eastern Townships meet in this mid-century survey of the rugged international borderlands. Genealogists and historians can trace rail-and-river connections through Thetford Mines, follow the Dead River to Flagstaff Lake, or locate small border crossings at Stanhope and Beecher Falls.
    2 unique versions available
  64. 1976 Map of Umbagog Lake North, 1983 Print
    1976 Map of Umbagog Lake North, 1983 Print
    1976 Umbagog Lake North
    1983 Print · USGS
    The northern reaches of Umbagog Lake and the unincorporated lands of Coos County are captured here in the mid-1970s. Researchers can trace the sinuous path of the Magalloway River as it meets Wentworths Location and Sturtevant Pond.
  67. 1976 Map of Moose Bog, 1983 Print
    1976 Map of Moose Bog, 1983 Print
    1976 Moose Bog
    1983 Print · USGS
    The northern Maine wilderness near the Quebec border is seen here in the mid-1970s through detailed aerial orthophotography. Trace the remote waterways of the Magalloway River and identify secluded landmarks like Moose Bog and Barker Pond.
  70. 1976 Map of Rump Mountain, 1983 Print
    1976 Map of Rump Mountain, 1983 Print
    1976 Rump Mountain
    1983 Print · USGS
    The wilderness of the Maine-New Hampshire border is captured here in the mid-1970s through high-altitude aerial imagery. Trace the remote waters of Rump Pond and the high peaks of Rump Mountain and Prospect Mountain.
  73. 1976 Map of Success Pond, 1983 Print
    1976 Map of Success Pond, 1983 Print
    1976 Success Pond
    1983 Print · USGS
    The timbered borderlands between New Hampshire and Maine are captured from the air during the mid-seventies. Researchers can trace the exact 1976 shorelines of Success Pond and the forested slopes of Bald Mountain near Silver Stream.
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