Old Maps of Gilford, New Hampshire

Explore 49 old maps of Gilford, spanning from 1909 to today. These high-resolution historic maps reveal how streets, neighborhoods, landmarks, and natural features evolved over time — perfect for genealogy, metal detecting, research, and local history exploration.

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Gilford, 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. 1919 Map of Gilmanton
    1919 Map of Gilmanton
    1919 Gilmanton
    1919 Print · USGS
    Belknap 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

  3. 1927 Map of Gilmanton
    1927 Map of Gilmanton
    1927 Gilmanton
    1927 Print · USGS
    Belknap 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

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. 1957 Map of Gilmanton, 1960 Print
    1957 Map of Gilmanton, 1960 Print
    1957 Gilmanton
    1960 Print · USGS
    Belknap 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

  8. 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

  9. 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

  10. 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

  11. 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.

  12. 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

  13. 1987 Map of Belmont
    1987 Map of Belmont
    1987 Belmont
    1987 Print · USGS
    Belknap County at the close of the eighties shows a landscape of deep forests and quiet mill towns. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named sites like Aliens Mills, Jones Mills, and the heights of Loudon Ridge.

  14. 1987 Map of Laconia
    1987 Map of Laconia
    1987 Laconia
    1987 Print · USGS
    Belknap County's lakefront communities and recreation centers are captured here during the late eighties. Researchers can trace the development of the Laconia waterfront, find landmarks like the Drive-In Theater, or explore the slopes of Gunstock Mtn.
    2 unique versions available

  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. 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.

  17. 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

  18. 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.

  19. 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.

  20. 2012 Map of West Alton, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of West Alton, 2012 Print
    2012 West Alton
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Gilford, including Gilmanton, Wolfeboro, and other nearby areas

  21. 2012 Map of Center Harbor, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Center Harbor, 2012 Print
    2012 Center Harbor
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Gilford, including Laconia, Moultonborough, and other nearby areas

  22. 2012 Map of Belmont, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Belmont, 2012 Print
    2012 Belmont
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Gilford, including Belmont, Northfield, and other nearby areas

  23. 2012 Map of Laconia, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Laconia, 2012 Print
    2012 Laconia
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Gilford, including Laconia, Belmont, and other nearby areas

  24. 2012 Map of Melvin Village, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Melvin Village, 2012 Print
    2012 Melvin Village
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Gilford, including Moultonborough, Meredith, and other nearby areas

  25. 2012 Map of Gilmanton Ironworks, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Gilmanton Ironworks, 2012 Print
    2012 Gilmanton Ironworks
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Gilford, including Barnstead, Gilmanton, and other nearby areas

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