Old Maps of Benton, New Hampshire for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Benton with 28 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 Benton has changed over the decades.


Benton, NH maps

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  1. 1928 Map of Rumney, 1955 Print
    1928 Map of Rumney, 1955 Print
    1928 Rumney
    1955 Print · USGS
    Grafton County is shown here in the late twenties as a bustling corridor of rail and river industry. Genealogists can trace the rural schoolhouses and stops along the Boston and Maine Railroad, from West Rumney PO to the logging outposts at Camp No 5.
    3 unique versions available

  2. 1929 Map of Moosilauke, 1959 Print
    1929 Map of Moosilauke, 1959 Print
    1929 Moosilauke
    1959 Print · USGS
    Grafton County's upland townships and the White Mountain National Forest are shown here in the late twenties during a period of mountain transition. Locate family landmarks and vanished crossroads like Oliverian Sta, Swiftwater, and several rural schools including Brier Hill Sch.

  3. 1932 Map of Rumney
    1932 Map of Rumney
    1932 Rumney
    1932 Print · USGS
    The Baker River valley in the early 1930s shows a landscape of mountain rail stops and rural schoolhouses. Genealogists can trace family landmarks and forgotten stops like Swainboro Sta, Weeks Crossing, and the Buffalo Sch.
    5 unique versions available

  4. 1932 Map of Moosilauke
    1932 Map of Moosilauke
    1932 Moosilauke
    1932 Print · USGS
    Grafton County is captured in the early thirties as a hub of mountain recreation and rail transport within the White Mountain National Forest. Genealogists and hikers can trace early routes of the Appalachian Trail and locate family landmarks like Moulton Hill Cemetery or Pettyboro Sch.
    5 unique versions available

  5. 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

  6. 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

  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 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.

  9. 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

  10. 1961 Map of Lewiston
    1961 Map of Lewiston
    1961 Lewiston
    1961 Print · USGS
    Western Maine and the White Mountains appear here during the early sixties, showing the industrial river towns and vast timberlands before the modern interstate era. Genealogists and historians can trace the Grand Trunk RR through Berlin or locate landmarks like Old Speck Mountain and Elephant Mountain.

  11. 1962 Map of Lewiston
    1962 Map of Lewiston
    1962 Lewiston
    1962 Print · USGS
    The industrial river valleys and high peaks of Maine and New Hampshire define the region in the early sixties. Trace the rail-and-river network from Lewiston to the White Mountains, passing through mill towns like Berlin and Rumford.

  12. 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

  13. 1967 Map of Mt Moosilauke, 1973 Print
    1967 Map of Mt Moosilauke, 1973 Print
    1967 Mt Moosilauke
    1973 Print · USGS
    Grafton County in the mid-1960s reveals a high-mountain wilderness where the Appalachian Trail crosses through Kinsman Notch. Researchers can trace the steep geography of Mt Moosilauke and locate landmarks like the Wildwood settlement and Lost River.
    3 unique versions available

  14. 1967 Map of East Haverhill, 1973 Print
    1967 Map of East Haverhill, 1973 Print
    1967 East Haverhill
    1973 Print · USGS
    Grafton County's timberlands and mountain crossroads are frozen in time during the late sixties, showcasing the deep woods of the White Mountain National Forest. Genealogists and hikers can trace family names at Benton Cem or follow the Old Railroad Grade past the Glencliff State Sanatorium.
    2 unique versions available

  15. 1969 Map of Lewiston
    1969 Map of Lewiston
    1969 Lewiston
    1969 Print · USGS
    The northern New England highlands come into focus during the mid-fifties, showing the vital rail and river networks connecting industrial centers to the deep woods. Researchers can trace the path of the Grand Trunk RR or locate landmarks like Mt Washington and Rangeley Lake.

  16. 1973 Map of Mount Kineo, 1975 Print
    1973 Map of Mount Kineo, 1975 Print
    1973 Mount Kineo
    1975 Print · USGS
    Grafton County's high ridges and recreational camps are captured here in the early 1970s, as the forest was becoming a primary destination for hikers and skiers. Trace the Appalachian Tr, find the McKenney Cabin, or locate the shores of Stinson Lake and Foxglove Pond.
    2 unique versions available

  17. 1973 Map of Warren, 1975 Print
    1973 Map of Warren, 1975 Print
    1973 Warren
    1975 Print · USGS
    Grafton County's high country is captured here in the early 1970s, showcasing the intersection of mountain recreation and small-town life. Researchers can trace the path of the Appalachian Trail, locate family landmarks like Gilmans Corner, or find the Wentworth Sch.
    2 unique versions available

  18. 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

  19. 1986 Map of Mount Washington
    1986 Map of Mount Washington
    1986 Mount Washington
    1986 Print · USGS
    The northern New England highlands are shown here in the mid-eighties, centered on the high peaks and river valleys of the New Hampshire borderlands. Researchers can trace historic transportation lines like the Mount Washington Cog Railway and the Maine Central Railroad near Gorham and Lancaster.

  20. 1988 Map of Mount Washington, 1989 Print
    1988 Map of Mount Washington, 1989 Print
    1988 Mount Washington
    1989 Print · USGS
    The New Hampshire high country in the late 1980s is defined by its iconic peaks and the legacy of mountain tourism. Trace the routes of the historic Mount Washington Cog Railway and the Maine Central RR through the gaps of Crawford Notch State Park.

  21. 1995 Map of Mount Moosilauke, 2000 Print
    1995 Map of Mount Moosilauke, 2000 Print
    1995 Mount Moosilauke
    2000 Print · USGS
    Grafton County's high peaks and forest trails are meticulously mapped here during the mid-nineties. Hikers and historians can trace the Appalachian Trail over Mount Moosilauke or locate the site of the Lost River Reservation and the remote Wildwood settlement.

  22. 1995 Map of East Haverhill, 2000 Print
    1995 Map of East Haverhill, 2000 Print
    1995 East Haverhill
    2000 Print · USGS
    Grafton County's mountain landscape is captured here in the mid-nineties, showing the intersection of managed forest and valley settlements. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations near East Cemetery or the site of the Glebecliff State Sanatorium.

  23. 1995 Map of Mount Kineo, 2000 Print
    1995 Map of Mount Kineo, 2000 Print
    1995 Mount Kineo
    2000 Print · USGS
    Grafton County is shown in the mid-1990s as a landscape of research forests and hiking trails. Trace historic routes along the Appalachian National Scenic Trail and find landmarks like Breezy Point, Waternomee Falls, and Ravine Lodge.

  24. 1995 Map of Warren, 2001 Print
    1995 Map of Warren, 2001 Print
    1995 Warren
    2001 Print · USGS
    The mountain valleys of Grafton County appear in the mid-nineties as the White Mountain National Forest frames local life. Genealogists and hikers can trace the Appalachian Trail, the village of Warren, and landmarks like the Wentworth Church.

  25. 2024 Map of Mount Moosilauke, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Mount Moosilauke, 2024 Print
    2024 Mount Moosilauke
    2024 Print · USGS
    The high peaks and deep ravines of the White Mountains are captured here in the 2020s. Hikers and historians can trace the Appalachian National Scenic Trail as it winds past Kinsman Notch and the dramatic Jobildunk Ravine.

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