1950s Maps of Grafton County, New Hampshire

Explore 15 historic maps of Grafton County from the 1950s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1950s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how Grafton County's landscape evolved across the 1950s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

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Start exploring Grafton County's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.


Grafton County, NH maps

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  1. 1950 Map of Crawford Notch
    1950 Map of Crawford Notch
    1950 Crawford Notch
    1950 Print · USGS
    Grafton and Carroll Counties are shown here during the mid-century peak of White Mountain hiking and rail travel. Researchers can trace historic trails like the Davis Path, find old mountain outposts like Willey House PO, or locate the logging settlement of Livermore.
    3 unique versions available

  2. 1950 Map of Glens Falls
    1950 Map of Glens Falls
    1950 Glens Falls
    1950 Print · USGS
    The Adirondacks and the Green Mountains meet in this mid-century survey of the New York and Vermont borderlands. Researchers can trace the industrial rail corridors of the Rutland RR and Delaware & Hudson RR connecting Glens Falls, Rutland, and the shores of Lake George.

  3. 1950 Map of Lake Champlain
    1950 Map of Lake Champlain
    1950 Lake Champlain
    1950 Print · USGS
    The Lake Champlain valley and its surrounding peaks are captured in detail during the late 1940s, showing the vital rail and road connections between New York and Vermont. Researchers can trace the routes of the Central Vermont Railway or locate old industrial centers like Mineville and Witherbee.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1950 Map of Lewiston
    1950 Map of Lewiston
    1950 Lewiston
    1950 Print · USGS
    The Maine and New Hampshire borderlands come alive in this post-war survey of the White Mountains and Androscoggin valley. Genealogists and historians can trace rail lines like the Maine Central Railroad and find high-altitude landmarks from Mount Washington to Bretton Woods.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1956 Map of Cardigan, 1958 Print
    1956 Map of Cardigan, 1958 Print
    1956 Cardigan
    1958 Print · USGS
    Grafton County's high ridges and lake shores are captured here during the mid-fifties, showing the region's transition toward recreation and conservation. Genealogists and hikers can trace the Boston and Maine rail line through Grafton Center or locate old district sites like the Red Sch and Alexandria Mica Mine.
    3 unique versions available

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. 1956 Map of Glens Falls, 1968 Print
    1956 Map of Glens Falls, 1968 Print
    1956 Glens Falls
    1968 Print · USGS
    Upper New York and the Vermont mountains are captured here in the mid-fifties, showing the rugged rail-and-river network of the Northeast. Researchers can trace the paths of the Delaware and Hudson RR and Rutland RR as they wind through valley towns like Poultney and Whitehall.
    3 unique versions available

  9. 1956 Map of Lewiston, 1975 Print
    1956 Map of Lewiston, 1975 Print
    1956 Lewiston
    1975 Print · USGS
    The Northern New England interior is documented here in the mid-fifties, from the industrial Androscoggin River to the high peaks of the White Mountains. Trace the Grand Trunk Railway through mountain passes or locate family landmarks near Sabbathday Lake and Bretton Woods.

  10. 1958 Map of Lake Champlain
    1958 Map of Lake Champlain
    1958 Lake Champlain
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Champlain Valley and surrounding high peaks are captured here in the late fifties, showcasing the cross-border region from the Adirondacks to the Green Mountains. Researchers can trace historic rail routes like the Rutland Railway or locate old valley settlements such as Keeseville and Vergennes.
    2 unique versions available

  11. 1958 Map of Mt. Chocorua, 1960 Print
    1958 Map of Mt. Chocorua, 1960 Print
    1958 Mt. Chocorua
    1960 Print · USGS
    The Sandwich Range and Tamworth valley are captured here in the late fifties as modern forest access began to expand. Family historians can trace rural schoolhouses and numerous local burial grounds, including Riverside Cem and Wonalancet Cem.
    3 unique versions available

  12. 1959 Map of Glens Falls
    1959 Map of Glens Falls
    1959 Glens Falls
    1959 Print · USGS
    Upper New York and Vermont are captured here during the late 1950s, a period of transition for these mountain communities. Researchers can trace the legacy of the region's river-and-rail economy through landmarks like Lake George, Saratoga Springs, and Killington Peak.
    2 unique versions available

  13. 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

  14. 1959 Map of Hanover, 1961 Print
    1959 Map of Hanover, 1961 Print
    1959 Hanover
    1961 Print · USGS
    The Upper Valley at the close of the fifties reveals a landscape defined by the Connecticut River and the halls of Dartmouth College. Genealogists and researchers can locate family plots in Hillside Cem or trace the early rail paths of the Central Vermont through White River Junction.
    5 unique versions available

  15. 1959 Map of North Hartland, 1961 Print
    1959 Map of North Hartland, 1961 Print
    1959 North Hartland
    1961 Print · USGS
    The Upper Connecticut River Valley at the end of the 1950s shows a landscape of river-driven industry and academic tradition. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Meriden, identify the location of the Kimball Union Academy, and locate dozens of family cemeteries such as Gallup Cem.
    4 unique versions available

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