Old Maps of Center Harbor, New Hampshire for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Center Harbor with 33 high-resolution historic maps. Whether you're teaching, researching, or modeling changes in land use, these maps provide essential visual documentation of urban, environmental, and geographic change.

  • Analyze long-term change: Track patterns in development, transportation, and natural features.
  • Ideal for environmental or urban studies: Support academic projects with primary historical map data.
  • Use in the classroom or lab: Educators and researchers rely on these maps to bring historical context to life.

These maps are a powerful tool for teaching, research, and visualizing how Center Harbor has changed over the decades.


Center Harbor, NH maps

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  1. 1909 Map of Winnepesaukee
    1909 Map of Winnepesaukee
    1909 Winnepesaukee
    1909 Print · USGS
    New Hampshire’s Lakes Region is captured here during the height of the steamship era, showing the intricate shoreline and island networks of the state's largest lake. Researchers can trace the Boston and Maine RR through LACONIA or locate early lakeside landings like The Weirs, Center Harbor, and Melvin Village.
    9 unique versions available

  2. 1925 Map of Holderness, 1956 Print
    1925 Map of Holderness, 1956 Print
    1925 Holderness
    1956 Print · USGS
    Central New Hampshire in the mid-twenties centers on the Pemigewasset River and the bustling rail corridor. Genealogists can trace a network of rural schoolhouses like Sargent School and landmarks including Profile Falls and the Bay Meeting House.

  3. 1927 Map of Holderness
    1927 Map of Holderness
    1927 Holderness
    1927 Print · USGS
    The Lakes Region in the late twenties reveals a landscape of small hill-town schools and winding river valleys. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Sargent School, Dana Church, and numerous small waters from Squam Lake to Wickwas Pond.
    6 unique versions available

  4. 1928 Map of Plymouth, 1953 Print
    1928 Map of Plymouth, 1953 Print
    1928 Plymouth
    1953 Print · USGS
    Grafton County is captured in the late 1920s as its river towns and mountain resorts began to modernize. Genealogists can trace family footprints at Blair Cemetery or locate old schoolhouses like Pulsifer Hill Sch and Thornton Center Sch along the valley roads.
    5 unique versions available

  5. 1931 Map of Plymouth
    1931 Map of Plymouth
    1931 Plymouth
    1931 Print · USGS
    Grafton County communities are linked by the Boston and Maine Railroad during the early thirties. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous rural landmarks like Thornton Center, Blair Sch, and the riverside landings at Livermore Falls.
    5 unique versions available

  6. 1949 Map of Portland
    1949 Map of Portland
    1949 Portland
    1949 Print · USGS
    Coastal 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

  7. 1956 Map of Winnipesaukee, 1958 Print
    1956 Map of Winnipesaukee, 1958 Print
    1956 Winnipesaukee
    1958 Print · USGS
    Central New Hampshire in the mid-fifties is captured here as a premier lake destination and transportation corridor. Genealogists and historians can trace rail routes along the Boston and Maine RR and locate local landmarks like Red Hill Cem and Union Wharf.
    4 unique versions available

  8. 1956 Map of Holderness, 1959 Print
    1956 Map of Holderness, 1959 Print
    1956 Holderness
    1959 Print · USGS
    New Hampshire’s Lakes Region and the Pemigewasset valley are captured here in the mid-fifties as the area’s rail-and-road network supported growing tourism and local industry. Genealogists can trace family sites at the Bay Meetinghouse, North Sanbornton, and small rural schoolhouses like River Road Sch.
    3 unique versions available

  9. 1956 Map of Portland, 1963 Print
    1956 Map of Portland, 1963 Print
    1956 Portland
    1963 Print · USGS
    Southern 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

  10. 1959 Map of Portland
    1959 Map of Portland
    1959 Portland
    1959 Print · USGS
    The 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

  11. 1963 Map of Portland
    1963 Map of Portland
    1963 Portland
    1963 Print · USGS
    Coastal 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

  12. 1980 Map of Squam Mountains, 1981 Print
    1980 Map of Squam Mountains, 1981 Print
    1980 Squam Mountains
    1981 Print · USGS
    The Squam Lake shoreline and high peaks of the Sandwich Range define this central New Hampshire landscape in the early eighties. Genealogists and hikers can trace historical routes like the Sandwich Notch Road, the Old RR Grade, and localized landmarks including the Covered Bridge.
    2 unique versions available

  13. 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

  14. 1987 Map of Holderness
    1987 Map of Holderness
    1987 Holderness
    1987 Print · USGS
    The Lakes Region at the close of the twentieth century shows a landscape of interconnected waters and rising hills. Genealogists and local historians can trace family landmarks like Dolloff Hill, rural Cem sites, and the extent of Sky Pond State Forest.

  15. 1987 Map of Center Harbor
    1987 Map of Center Harbor
    1987 Center Harbor
    1987 Print · USGS
    The northern waters of Lake Winnipesaukee meet the heights of Red Hill in the late eighties. Genealogists and local historians can trace the lakeside docks of Center Harbor, the cemetery at Sunset Hill, and the scattered islands from Bear Island to Jolly Island.

  16. 1995 Map of Squam Mountains, 2000 Print
    1995 Map of Squam Mountains, 2000 Print
    1995 Squam Mountains
    2000 Print · USGS
    The Squam Mountains and northern lakeshore are captured here in the mid-1990s as hiking trails and summer colonies matured. Researchers can trace the Sandwich Notch Road, find the lakeside Rockywold settlement, and locate the historic Covered Bridge over the Beebe River.

  17. 1998 Map of Center Harbor, 1999 Print
    1998 Map of Center Harbor, 1999 Print
    1998 Center Harbor
    1999 Print · USGS
    The New Hampshire Lakes Region is captured in detail in the late nineties, showing the complex shorelines and islands of the northern reaches. Researchers can trace the development of Center Harbor and Meredith or locate specific island landmarks like Bear Island and Black Cat Island.

  18. 2012 Map of Center Harbor, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Center Harbor, 2012 Print
    2012 Center Harbor
    2012 Print · USGS
    The northern reaches of Lake Winnipesaukee and Squam Lake are meticulously documented in this early twenty-first-century survey of the Lakes Region. Genealogists and local historians can trace family plots at Red Hill Cem or locate historic landing sites such as Lees Mill and Lovejoy Sands.

  19. 2012 Map of Holderness, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Holderness, 2012 Print
    2012 Holderness
    2012 Print · USGS
    The Lakes Region at the start of the 2010s reveals a detailed landscape of islands and waterfront settlements. Researchers can trace local lineage through the Squam Bridge Cem or locate seasonal landmarks like Squam River Bridge and High Haith.

  20. 2012 Map of Squam Mountains, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Squam Mountains, 2012 Print
    2012 Squam Mountains
    2012 Print · USGS
    The northern shores of Squam Lake and the surrounding peaks of the Carroll County highlands are detailed here in the early twenty-first century. Researchers can trace the development of lakeside settlements like Rockywold and Deephaven or locate landmarks such as Bump Bridge and Sandwich Notch.

  21. 2015 Map of Holderness, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Holderness, 2015 Print
    2015 Holderness
    2015 Print · USGS
    The Lakes Region comes into sharp focus in the mid-2010s, showing the intricate shorelines and settlements of central New Hampshire. Trace local history at the Squam Bridge Cem, find the camps near Winona Lake, or explore the islands of Squam Lake from Potato Island to Great Island.

  22. 2015 Map of Center Harbor, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Center Harbor, 2015 Print
    2015 Center Harbor
    2015 Print · USGS
    The northern shores of Lake Winnipesaukee and the village of Center Harbor are captured here in the mid-2010s. Local history buffs can trace family landmarks and ferry routes including Lees Mill, Red Hill Cem, and the path of the M/V Sophie C Ferry.

  23. 2015 Map of Squam Mountains, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Squam Mountains, 2015 Print
    2015 Squam Mountains
    2015 Print · USGS
    The northern shores of Squam Lake are shown in the mid-2010s, where the lake meets the Sandwich Range. Local historians and property owners can trace the geography of shoreline settlements like Rockywold and landmarks such as Bump Bridge or the Loon Islands.

  24. 2018 Map of Squam Mountains, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Squam Mountains, 2018 Print
    2018 Squam Mountains
    2018 Print · USGS
    Carroll County lakeside communities and the southern White Mountain National Forest are documented in this late-decade survey. Trace the shorelines of Squam Lake to find Rockywold and Deephaven or follow the course of the Mad River through the highlands.

  25. 2018 Map of Center Harbor, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Center Harbor, 2018 Print
    2018 Center Harbor
    2018 Print · USGS
    The northern reaches of Lake Winnipesaukee are shown here in the late twenty-teens, centering on the historic lakeside village of Center Harbor. Genealogists and local historians can locate several family burial sites, including Bean Cem and Lee Cem, or trace the complex island chains from Bear Island to Black Cat Island.

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