1980s Maps of Alton, New Hampshire

Explore 9 historic maps of Alton from the 1980s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1980s — 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 Alton's landscape evolved across the 1980s, 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 1980s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
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Start exploring Alton's history through authentic maps from the 1980s. This is your window into the past.


Alton, NH maps

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  1. 1986 Map of Lake Winnipesaukee
    1986 Map of Lake Winnipesaukee
    1986 Lake Winnipesaukee
    1986 Print · USGS
    The Lakes Region in the mid-eighties shows a landscape of dense water bodies and mountain ranges at the peak of its twentieth-century character. Trace the legacy of old rail lines like the Boston and Maine RR and locate historic centers from Rumney Depot to Melvin Village.
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1986 Map of Concord
    1986 Map of Concord
    1986 Concord
    1986 Print · USGS
    Central New Hampshire in the mid-eighties shows a landscape of river-valley cities and rural villages connected by the growing interstate system. Genealogists and historians can trace old community centers like Gilmanton Ironworks or follow the Boston and Maine Railroad through Concord and Tilton.

  3. 1987 Map of Alton
    1987 Map of Alton
    1987 Alton
    1987 Print · USGS
    The southeastern shore of Lake Winnipesaukee comes alive in the late eighties, showing the transition from lakeside recreation to permanent residential growth. Genealogists can trace family lines through Stockbridge Corners and New Durham Corner, while local historians can locate the Fish Hatchery and Alton Bay State Forest.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1987 Map of West Alton
    1987 Map of West Alton
    1987 West Alton
    1987 Print · USGS
    Lake Winnipesaukee's southern reaches were well-defined by the late twentieth century, showing a mix of established summer camps and mountain preserves. Researchers can trace land ownership and community layout around West Alton, Sandy Island Camp, and the historic Mt Washington Boat Route.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1987 Map of Melvin Village
    1987 Map of Melvin Village
    1987 Melvin Village
    1987 Print · USGS
    Lake Winnipesaukee's northern shores are captured in the late eighties, showing a landscape defined by historic landings and the transition into the Ossipee Mountains. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations near Melvin Village, Center Tuftonboro, and the working waterfront at Union Wharf.

  6. 1987 Map of Gilmanton Ironworks
    1987 Map of Gilmanton Ironworks
    1987 Gilmanton Ironworks
    1987 Print · USGS
    Belknap County, New Hampshire, is captured in the late twentieth century as its lakeside communities and mountain forests thrived. Genealogists and local historians can trace the areas around Gilmanton Ironworks, the shores of Crystal Lake, and family-named landmarks like Halls Hill.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1987 Map of Parker Mountain
    1987 Map of Parker Mountain
    1987 Parker Mountain
    1987 Print · USGS
    The rural hills of Strafford and Barnstead are captured here in the late twentieth century, showing a landscape defined by traditional family-named crossroads. Researchers can locate historic burial sites at several mapped cemeteries or trace the geography of old homesteads near Lockes Corner, Shackford Corners, and the shores of Bow Lake.
    2 unique versions available

  8. 1987 Map of Wolfeboro
    1987 Map of Wolfeboro
    1987 Wolfeboro
    1987 Print · USGS
    The Lakes Region of New Hampshire thrives in the late eighties, centered on the bustling resort community of Wolfeboro. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named landmarks like Cates Hill and Hayes Hill, or explore the shorelines of Lake Winnipesaukee and Lake Wentworth.

  9. 1988 Map of Concord
    1988 Map of Concord
    1988 Concord
    1988 Print · USGS
    Central New Hampshire in the late eighties centers on the industrial and political hub of Concord. Researchers can trace the Boston and Maine RR along the Merrimack River or locate recreation landmarks like Bear Brook State Park and Massabesic Lake.

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