1980s Maps of Thornton, New Hampshire

Explore 7 historic maps of Thornton from the 1980s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1980s — 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 Thornton's landscape evolved across the 1980s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

  • Focus on a specific era: All maps on this page are from the 1980s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
  • See what’s changed: Compare century-old streets, trails, and buildings to today's modern landscape using overlays and satellite layers.
  • Research with precision: Use these maps for genealogy, historical research, land use analysis, or educational projects.
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Start exploring Thornton's history through authentic maps from the 1980s. This is your window into the past.


Thornton, NH maps

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  1. 1980 Map of Plymouth, 1981 Print
    1980 Map of Plymouth, 1981 Print
    1980 Plymouth
    1981 Print · USGS
    Grafton County's river valleys were well-established by the early 1980s, balancing local industry with institutional growth. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Plymouth, locate the Holderness Sch, and find family plots at Blair Cem or the Townhall Campton Ch.
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1980 Map of Squam Mountains, 1981 Print
    1980 Map of Squam Mountains, 1981 Print
    1980 Squam Mountains
    1981 Print · USGS
    The Squam Lake shoreline and high peaks of the Sandwich Range define this central New Hampshire landscape in the early eighties. Genealogists and hikers can trace historical routes like the Sandwich Notch Road, the Old RR Grade, and localized landmarks including the Covered Bridge.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1980 Map of Waterville Valley, 1981 Print
    1980 Map of Waterville Valley, 1981 Print
    1980 Waterville Valley
    1981 Print · USGS
    Waterville Valley and the surrounding peaks of the White Mountains are captured here in the early 1980s as the recreation economy matured. Researchers can locate the Mad River Cem, trace the old Sandwich Notch Road, and identify historic bridges like Sixmile Bridge.
    3 unique versions available

  4. 1980 Map of Woodstock, 1981 Print
    1980 Map of Woodstock, 1981 Print
    1980 Woodstock
    1981 Print · USGS
    Grafton County's river valley communities are documented here in the early eighties, showing the alignment of modern roads alongside traditional mountain settlements. You can locate family-history landmarks like Pine Grove Cem and Thornton Ch or trace the drainage of Mirror Lake into the Pemigewasset River.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 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

  6. 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.

  7. 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.

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