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Old Maps of Wakefield, New Hampshire for Metal Detecting

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Wakefield, NH maps

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  1. 1891 Map of Newfield
    1891 Map of Newfield
    1891 Newfield
    1891 Print · USGS
    The York County hill country comes to life in the 1890s, when the region was a tapestry of mill towns and scattered farm hamlets. Researchers can trace the early layout of Limerick, the industry at Ossipee Mills, and the border-spanning waters of Great East Pond.
  4. 1893 Map of Newfield
    1893 Map of Newfield
    1893 Newfield
    1893 Print · USGS
    Maine's borderlands and the York County interior are captured in the late nineteenth century as small-scale industry thrived along the rivers. Researchers can trace historic family lands near Great East Pond or study the early village layouts of Ossipee Mills, South Parsonsfield, and Maplewood.
    6 unique versions available
  7. 1919 Map of Alton
    1919 Map of Alton
    1919 Alton
    1919 Print · USGS
    Eastern 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
  10. 1928 Map of Wolfeboro
    1928 Map of Wolfeboro
    1928 Wolfeboro
    1928 Print · USGS
    The Lakes Region thrives in the late twenties as a premier destination for rail travelers and summer residents. Trace family history through Wolfeboro landmarks like Brewster Academy or find old stop-offs along the Boston and Maine RR.
    7 unique versions available
  13. 1933 Map of Newfield
    1933 Map of Newfield
    1933 Newfield
    1933 Print · USGS
    The Maine-New Hampshire borderlands in the early 1930s are captured here as a series of connected lakeside settlements. Trace family roots and old property lines near Milton Mills, Spinney Church, and the shores of Great East Lake.
  16. 1937 Map of Newfield
    1937 Map of Newfield
    1937 Newfield
    1937 Print · USGS
    The Maine and New Hampshire borderlands are captured here during the late 1930s, showing a landscape defined by riverside villages and glacial lakes. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations near Ossipee Mills, Spuney Ch, and the many hamlets of Parsonsfield.
    3 unique versions available
  19. 1942 Map of Newfield, 1959 Print
    1942 Map of Newfield, 1959 Print
    1942 Newfield
    1959 Print · USGS
    The Maine and New Hampshire borderlands come to life in the early 1940s, showing a network of mill towns and mountain peaks. Researchers can trace family lines through small settlements like South Parsonsfield, locate the Spinney Ch, or explore the shores of Great East Lake and Mousam Lake.
  22. 1944 Map of Newfield
    1944 Map of Newfield
    1944 Newfield
    1944 Print · USGS
    York County and the New Hampshire borderlands are captured here during the mid-1940s, showing a landscape of mill towns and interconnected lakes. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named sites like Dearborn Mtn and Stevens Cor or explore the early layouts of Limerick and Milton Mills.
    2 unique versions available
  25. 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
  28. 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
  31. 1957 Map of Alton, 1959 Print
    1957 Map of Alton, 1959 Print
    1957 Alton
    1959 Print · USGS
    Eastern 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
  34. 1958 Map of Wolfeboro, 1960 Print
    1958 Map of Wolfeboro, 1960 Print
    1958 Wolfeboro
    1960 Print · USGS
    Central New Hampshire's lake country is captured here in the late fifties, showing the established rail lines and summer colonies. Genealogists can trace family names across Federal Corner, locate Union Church, or study the grounds of Brewster Academy.
    2 unique versions available
  37. 1958 Map of Newfield, 1961 Print
    1958 Map of Newfield, 1961 Print
    1958 Newfield
    1961 Print · USGS
    The Maine-New Hampshire borderlands in the late fifties show a landscape of interconnected glacial lakes and upland settlements. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named sites like Stevens Corner, the Shapleigh Mem Sch Cem, and industrial relics at Limerick Mills.
    5 unique versions available
  40. 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
  43. 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
  46. 1983 Map of West Newfield
    1983 Map of West Newfield
    1983 West Newfield
    1983 Print · USGS
    York County and Carroll County meet at the state line during the early eighties, where upland townships like Parsonsfield and Newfield bridge the Maine and New Hampshire border. Genealogists can locate family names at Mee Corners or trace properties near Maplewood and Rock Haven Lake.
    2 unique versions available
  49. 1983 Map of Great East Lake, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Great East Lake, 1984 Print
    1983 Great East Lake
    1984 Print · USGS
    The Maine and New Hampshire border region is captured here in the early 1980s, showcasing a landscape of interconnected glacial lakes and rural settlements. Researchers can trace local heritage through landmarks like Milton Mills, the Maple Grove Church, and McCutcheon Corners.
    2 unique versions available
  52. 1985 Map of Portland, 1986 Print
    1985 Map of Portland, 1986 Print
    1985 Portland
    1986 Print · USGS
    The Maine coast and Sebago Lake region are captured in the mid-1980s, showcasing the transition from traditional maritime centers to a modern transportation hub. Genealogists and historians can trace rail lines like the Grand Trunk RR and find local landmarks such as the U.S. Marine Hospital or Old Orchard Beach.
    2 unique versions available
  55. 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
  58. 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.
  61. 1987 Map of Ossipee
    1987 Map of Ossipee
    1987 Ossipee
    1987 Print · USGS
    Carroll County was a landscape of winding rivers and lakeside hamlets during the late eighties. Genealogists and historians can trace local family roots through numerous cemeteries and settlements like Ossipee, North Wakefield, and the mill site at Chases Mill.
  64. 1987 Map of Farmington
    1987 Map of Farmington
    1987 Farmington
    1987 Print · USGS
    The town of Farmington and the surrounding ridges of Strafford County are captured here in the late 1980s. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named sites from Middleton Corners to Hayes Corner, or follow the Old Railroad Grade along the Cocheco River.
  67. 1987 Map of Sanbornville
    1987 Map of Sanbornville
    1987 Sanbornville
    1987 Print · USGS
    Sanbornville and the surrounding lake country are captured in the late eighties, documenting a landscape where rail history still marks the local geography. Researchers can trace rural cemetery locations and old rail stops like Burleyville Station and Cotton Valley Station.
  70. 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.
  73. 1995 Map of Great East Lake, 1999 Print
    1995 Map of Great East Lake, 1999 Print
    1995 Great East Lake
    1999 Print · USGS
    The Maine and New Hampshire borderlands are captured here in the mid-nineties, showing a landscape of interconnected lakes and small mill towns. Local historians can trace family-named sites like McCutcheon Corners, rural landmarks like Maple Grove Ch, and the course of the Salmon Falls River.
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