Old Maps of Barnstead, New Hampshire for Metal Detecting
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Barnstead, NH maps
(35)- 1919 Map of Gilmanton
1919 Gilmanton1919 Print · USGSBelknap and Merrimack counties are mapped here just after the Great War, showing a landscape of specialized hamlets and water-driven industry. Researchers can trace the Suncook Valley RR and locate ancestral landmarks like Shaker Village or the Smith Meetinghouse.2 unique versions available - 1919 Map of Alton
1919 Alton1919 Print · USGSEastern New Hampshire in the years following the Great War reveals a landscape of high ridges and valley settlements. Trace ancestral roots through small rural outposts like Middleton Corners and schools like the Willeytown School or Ten Rod School.6 unique versions available - 1927 Map of Gilmanton
1927 Gilmanton1927 Print · USGSBelknap and Merrimack Counties appear here in the late twenties, showing a landscape of rural schoolhouses and established hill towns. Genealogists can trace family names through landmarks like Smith Meetinghouse, Shaker Village, and the South Pittsfield Friends Meetinghouse.5 unique versions available - 1949 Map of Portland
1949 Portland1949 Print · USGSCoastal Maine and the New Hampshire interior are shown in detail during the late forties, from the bustling harbors to the lakeside villages. Researchers can trace historical rail networks like the Boston & Maine RR and locate coastal defenses such as Fort Preble.3 unique versions available - 1956 Map of Portland, 1963 Print
1956 Portland1963 Print · USGSSouthern Maine and eastern New Hampshire are captured here in the mid-fifties, during a time of major highway expansion and military growth. You can trace the path of the Maine Turnpike and locate landmarks like the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard and Sebago Lake.4 unique versions available - 1957 Map of Alton, 1959 Print
1957 Alton1959 Print · USGSEastern New Hampshire’s Lakes Region and the Blue Hill Range are captured here during the late 1950s. Genealogists and researchers can locate old schoolhouses and crossroads, including Austin Cate Academy, Gerrish Chapel, and the Nute Ridge Sch.4 unique versions available - 1957 Map of Gilmanton, 1960 Print
1957 Gilmanton1960 Print · USGSBelknap and Merrimack Counties are shown in the late 1950s, a period when rural schoolhouses and communal religious sites still anchored these small towns. Researchers can locate family landmarks like Pearls Corner, the historic Shaker Village, and the prominent Gilmanton Ironworks settlement.5 unique versions available - 1959 Map of Portland
1959 Portland1959 Print · USGSThe Maine and New Hampshire coastlines meet in this mid-century portrait of maritime commerce and inland rail networks. Researchers can trace the legacy of coastal defense at Fort Williams and follow the historic path of the Maine Central RR through the White Mountain National Forest.2 unique versions available - 1963 Map of Portland
1963 Portland1963 Print · USGSCoastal Maine and New Hampshire thrived as maritime and industrial hubs during the mid-sixties, linked by a dense network of rail and river. Researchers can trace historic transit corridors like the Maine Central RR and locate key sites such as the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard or Pease Air Force Base.3 unique versions available - 1986 Map of Concord
1986 Concord1986 Print · USGSCentral 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. - 1987 Map of Alton
1987 Alton1987 Print · USGSThe 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 - 1987 Map of Pittsfield
1987 Pittsfield1987 Print · USGSMerrimack County comes into focus in the late 1980s as the Suncook River flows through the industrial hub of Pittsfield. Genealogists and local historians can trace the Old Railroad Grade or locate family landmarks like Websters Mill and Sanborn Hill. - 1987 Map of Gilmanton Ironworks
1987 Gilmanton Ironworks1987 Print · USGSBelknap 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 - 1987 Map of Parker Mountain
1987 Parker Mountain1987 Print · USGSThe 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 - 1988 Map of Concord
1988 Concord1988 Print · USGSCentral 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. - 2012 Map of Parker Mountain, 2012 Print
2012 Parker Mountain2012 Print · USGSStrafford County at the start of the 2010s reveals a landscape of enduring rural crossroads and seasonal lakeside camps. Genealogists and local historians can locate family landmarks at Lockes Corner, Shackford Corners, and the historic community of North Barnstead. - 2012 Map of Pittsfield, 2012 Print
2012 Pittsfield2012 Print · USGSMerrimack County comes into focus in the early 2010s, centering on the river valleys and highlands of central New Hampshire. Researchers can trace family landmarks and local transit at Websters Mill, Floral Park Cem, and the historic Pittsfield Fairgrounds. - 2012 Map of Alton, 2012 Print
2012 Alton2012 Print · USGSThe southern tip of Lake Winnipesaukee and the surrounding highlands are captured here during a period of modern recreational growth. Researchers can trace the network of backroads and local settlements from Alton Bay to the Powder Mill Fish Hatchery and the residential clusters of Locke Lake. - 2012 Map of Gilmanton Ironworks, 2012 Print
2012 Gilmanton Ironworks2012 Print · USGSThe interior of Belknap County comes into focus in the early twenty-first century as a landscape of historic hill settlements and lakeside camps. Researchers can locate burial grounds like the Smith Meeting House Cem and trace the paths of Watson Brook and the Suncook River. - 2015 Map of Gilmanton Ironworks, 2015 Print
2015 Gilmanton Ironworks2015 Print · USGSBelknap County's interior is shown here in the mid-2010s, centering on the historic community of Gilmanton Ironworks. Local historians can trace family roots through sites like Smith Meeting House Cem and identify landmarks from Crystal Lake to the Belknap Mountains. - 2015 Map of Parker Mountain, 2015 Print
2015 Parker Mountain2015 Print · USGSStrafford and Barnstead are captured in the mid-2010s, showcasing a landscape of high ridges and historic crossroads settlements. Genealogists and hikers can trace local landmarks from Center Strafford to Barn Door Gap, alongside water bodies like Bow Lake and Wild Goose Pond. - 2015 Map of Pittsfield, 2015 Print
2015 Pittsfield2015 Print · USGSMerrimack County and its surrounding highlands are captured here in the mid-2010s as the Suncook River valley remains a vital regional corridor. Genealogists and hikers can trace the paths between Pittsfield, Center Barnstead, and landmarks like Catamount Mtn. - 2015 Map of Alton, 2015 Print
2015 Alton2015 Print · USGSThe southern shores of Lake Winnipesaukee meet the Strafford County highlands in this 2015 survey of the Alton and New Durham region. Researchers can trace local development from the historic Stockbridge Corners to modern lakeside communities near Halfmoon Lake and Locke Lake. - 2018 Map of Parker Mountain, 2018 Print
2018 Parker Mountain2018 Print · USGSThe rural uplands of Strafford County are captured here in the late 2010s, showing a landscape of scattered hamlets and family farmsteads. Genealogists can trace numerous historic burial sites like Scott Cem and Huckins Cem near the shores of Bow Lake. - 2018 Map of Alton, 2018 Print
2018 Alton2018 Print · USGSThe southern reaches of Lake Winnipesaukee meet the upland ridges of Strafford County in the late 2010s. Researchers can trace the layout of Alton, locate the Locke Lake Airport, and explore the wetlands of Merrymeeting Marsh and Club Pond.
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