1970s Maps of Coos County, New Hampshire

Explore 12 historic maps of Coos County from the 1970s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1970s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

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Coos County, NH maps

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  1. 1970 Map of Wild River, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Wild River, 1972 Print
    1970 Wild River
    1972 Print · USGS
    The New Hampshire and Maine borderlands are shown here in the early 1970s, focused on the drainage of the Wild River. Trace the high-country Appalachian Trail and find backcountry landmarks like the Spruce Brook Shelter and Brickett Place.
    3 unique versions available

  2. 1970 Map of Carter Dome, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Carter Dome, 1972 Print
    1970 Carter Dome
    1972 Print · USGS
    Coos County, New Hampshire, is captured here in the early 1970s as its peaks became central to Eastern mountaineering and recreation. Researchers can trace the legendary Appalachian Trail, the historic Glen House site, and the high-altitude Carter Notch trails.
    3 unique versions available

  3. 1970 Map of Berlin, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Berlin, 1972 Print
    1970 Berlin
    1972 Print · USGS
    Berlin and Gorham sat at a busy industrial crossroads in the early seventies, where the timber-rich mountains met the rail lines of the Androscoggin Valley. Researchers can trace family history at St Kieran Cem, locate Libby Airfield, or follow the Grand Trunk tracks.
    4 unique versions available

  4. 1970 Map of Shelburne, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Shelburne, 1972 Print
    1970 Shelburne
    1972 Print · USGS
    Shelburne and the high Mahoosuc Range are documented in the early 1970s as the river valley served as a vital corridor for rail and energy transit. Trace the historic Appalachian Trail route past Gentian Pond or locate the Hazelton Cem and the Grand Trunk Railway line.
    3 unique versions available

  5. 1976 Map of Sherbrooke
    1976 Map of Sherbrooke
    1976 Sherbrooke
    1976 Print · USGS
    The northern Maine woods and Quebec’s Eastern Townships meet in this mid-century survey of the rugged international borderlands. Genealogists and historians can trace rail-and-river connections through Thetford Mines, follow the Dead River to Flagstaff Lake, or locate small border crossings at Stanhope and Beecher Falls.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1976 Map of Umbagog Lake North, 1983 Print
    1976 Map of Umbagog Lake North, 1983 Print
    1976 Umbagog Lake North
    1983 Print · USGS
    The northern reaches of Umbagog Lake and the unincorporated lands of Coos County are captured here in the mid-1970s. Researchers can trace the sinuous path of the Magalloway River as it meets Wentworths Location and Sturtevant Pond.

  7. 1976 Map of Moose Bog, 1983 Print
    1976 Map of Moose Bog, 1983 Print
    1976 Moose Bog
    1983 Print · USGS
    The northern Maine wilderness near the Quebec border is seen here in the mid-1970s through detailed aerial orthophotography. Trace the remote waterways of the Magalloway River and identify secluded landmarks like Moose Bog and Barker Pond.

  8. 1976 Map of Rump Mountain, 1983 Print
    1976 Map of Rump Mountain, 1983 Print
    1976 Rump Mountain
    1983 Print · USGS
    The wilderness of the Maine-New Hampshire border is captured here in the mid-1970s through high-altitude aerial imagery. Trace the remote waters of Rump Pond and the high peaks of Rump Mountain and Prospect Mountain.

  9. 1976 Map of Success Pond, 1983 Print
    1976 Map of Success Pond, 1983 Print
    1976 Success Pond
    1983 Print · USGS
    The timbered borderlands between New Hampshire and Maine are captured from the air during the mid-seventies. Researchers can trace the exact 1976 shorelines of Success Pond and the forested slopes of Bald Mountain near Silver Stream.

  10. 1976 Map of Bosebuck Mountain, 1983 Print
    1976 Map of Bosebuck Mountain, 1983 Print
    1976 Bosebuck Mountain
    1983 Print · USGS
    The Maine-New Hampshire borderlands appear in striking photographic detail in the mid-seventies. Trace the rugged timberlands surrounding Aziscohos Lake and the remote course of the Little Magalloway River and Dead Diamond River.

  11. 1976 Map of Umbagog Lake South, 1983 Print
    1976 Map of Umbagog Lake South, 1983 Print
    1976 Umbagog Lake South
    1983 Print · USGS
    The North Country borderlands are seen here in the mid-seventies, showing the deep timber and waters of the New Hampshire and Maine line. Researchers can trace the shoreline of Umbagog Lake and locate the remote settlements of Upton and Cambridge.

  12. 1977 Map of Wilsons Mills, 1983 Print
    1977 Map of Wilsons Mills, 1983 Print
    1977 Wilsons Mills
    1983 Print · USGS
    Northern Maine and New Hampshire come into focus in the late 1970s, showcasing the timberlands and river valleys of the border region. Researchers can trace the winding Magalloway River and the small outpost at Wilsons Mills near the shores of Aziscohos Lake.

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