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Old Maps of Amherst, New Hampshire for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 34 historic maps of Amherst. Find old homesites, ghost towns, trails, and gathering spots that may be lost to time — perfect for identifying promising metal detecting locations.

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Amherst, NH maps

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  1. 1906 Map of Milford
    1906 Map of Milford
    1906 Milford
    1906 Print · USGS
    Hillsborough County at the turn of the century is a landscape of thriving river towns and expanding rail lines. You can trace early 1900s family homesteads near Joe English Hill, visit the waters of Milford Springs, or locate the old Laurel PO.
    8 unique versions available
  4. 1943 Map of Fitchburg
    1943 Map of Fitchburg
    1943 Fitchburg
    1943 Print · USGS
    Southern New Hampshire and northern Massachusetts are captured during the war years, showing a landscape of river-powered mill towns and mountain trails. You can trace family roots in Peterboro, locate the historic Groton School, or study the rail lines of the Boston & Maine RR.
  7. 1948 Map of Boston
    1948 Map of Boston
    1948 Boston
    1948 Print · USGS
    Eastern Massachusetts and southern New Hampshire appear at an industrial peak in the late 1940s, just as suburban growth began to accelerate. Genealogists and historians can trace rail lines like the Boston and Albany RR or locate coastal landmarks like Graves Lighthouse and Fort Devens.
    2 unique versions available
  10. 1953 Map of Milford, 1958 Print
    1953 Map of Milford, 1958 Print
    1953 Milford
    1958 Print · USGS
    Hillsborough County in the early fifties shows a landscape of growing towns and established institutions. Trace family roots and local history near Milford or explore the mid-century layout of St Anselms College and the Baboosic Lake shoreline.
    3 unique versions available
  13. 1956 Map of Boston, 1967 Print
    1956 Map of Boston, 1967 Print
    1956 Boston
    1967 Print · USGS
    The Massachusetts coastline and industrial interior are seen here during the mid-century peak of suburban and highway expansion. Researchers can trace historic harbor defenses like Fort Revere, local landmarks such as Faneuil Hall, and the vast Parker River National Wildlife Refuge.
    6 unique versions available
  16. 1958 Map of Boston
    1958 Map of Boston
    1958 Boston
    1958 Print · USGS
    Eastern Massachusetts and southern New Hampshire are shown at the height of the industrial era, before the full expansion of the interstate system. Trace coastal defenses at Fort Warren, historic rail lines like the Boston and Maine, and the development of the Mass. 128 corridor.
    2 unique versions available
  19. 1961 Map of Boston
    1961 Map of Boston
    1961 Boston
    1961 Print · USGS
    The Massachusetts coastline and its industrial interior are detailed here in the mid-twentieth century, from the Monadnock highlands to Cape Cod. Researchers can trace the rail routes of the Boston and Maine or locate landmarks like Fort Devens and the Wachusett Reservoir.
    2 unique versions available
  22. 1968 Map of New Boston, 1971 Print
    1968 Map of New Boston, 1971 Print
    1968 New Boston
    1971 Print · USGS
    Hillsborough County's rural character is preserved in the late sixties as New Boston and Mont Vernon develop around the Piscataquog River branches. Researchers can trace ancestral lands near Greenlawn Cem, family-named heights like Joe English Hill, and the extensive US Military Reservation.
    3 unique versions available
  25. 1968 Map of Pinardville, 1971 Print
    1968 Map of Pinardville, 1971 Print
    1968 Pinardville
    1971 Print · USGS
    Southern New Hampshire in the late sixties displays a mix of growing college campuses and quiet rural ridgelines. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named sites like the Horace Greeley Birthplace, St Anselms College, and the St Josephs Cem.
    3 unique versions available
  28. 1968 Map of South Merrimack, 1971 Print
    1968 Map of South Merrimack, 1971 Print
    1968 South Merrimack
    1971 Print · USGS
    Hillsborough County's transition from rural townships to a modern regional hub is evident in this late 1960s survey. Researchers can trace ancestral roots at Town Cem and Turkey Hill Cem or explore the rail-and-river economy near Haydens Millpond and along the BOSTON AND MAINE RAILROAD.
    4 unique versions available
  31. 1968 Map of Milford, 1971 Print
    1968 Map of Milford, 1971 Print
    1968 Milford
    1971 Print · USGS
    Hillsborough County towns thrive along the river and rail corridors of South Central New Hampshire during the late sixties. Genealogists and hikers can trace family plots at Riverside Cemetery or scout the landscape from the Federal Hill Lookout Tower and Purgatory Falls.
    3 unique versions available
  34. 1984 Map of Lowell
    1984 Map of Lowell
    1984 Lowell
    1984 Print · USGS
    The Merrimack Valley industrial corridor is captured here in the mid-eighties, showing the interconnected growth of Lowell, Nashua, and Lawrence. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the Boston and Maine railroad or locate institutional landmarks like Merrimack College and the Fort Devens Military Reservation.
  37. 1988 Map of Lowell
    1988 Map of Lowell
    1988 Lowell
    1988 Print · USGS
    The industrial corridor of the Merrimack Valley is captured in the late eighties as it transitioned into a modern technological and residential hub. Genealogists and researchers can trace the urban layouts of Lowell and Nashua alongside landmarks like Massabesic Lake and Miller State Park.
    2 unique versions available
  40. 1995 Map of New Boston, 1999 Print
    1995 Map of New Boston, 1999 Print
    1995 New Boston
    1999 Print · USGS
    Hillsborough County in the mid-nineties shows a mix of rural tradition and modern technology. Researchers can trace family-named summits like Cochran Hill or visit the New Hampshire Satellite Tracking Station and Purgatory Falls.
  43. 2012 Map of Milford, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Milford, 2012 Print
    2012 Milford
    2012 Print · USGS
    Milford and the Souhegan River valley are shown in the early twenty-first century, capturing a mix of historic town centers and rural hillsides. Researchers can trace local burial sites at Meadow View Cem and Riverside Cem or find landmarks like the Milford Twin Drive-In.
  46. 2012 Map of New Boston, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of New Boston, 2012 Print
    2012 New Boston
    2012 Print · USGS
    Hillsborough County's rolling landscape is shown here in the early twenty-first century, centered on the historic village of New Boston. Researchers can trace family sites near Greenlawn Cem or explore the terrain around Joe English Hill and Purgatory Falls.
  49. 2012 Map of South Merrimack, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of South Merrimack, 2012 Print
    2012 South Merrimack
    2012 Print · USGS
    Hillsborough County enters the early twenty-first century as a bustling mix of suburban growth and preserved water resources. Researchers can trace local heritage through sites like Cricket Corner Cem, Lithuanian Cem, and the historic Ponemah settlement.
  52. 2012 Map of Pinardville, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Pinardville, 2012 Print
    2012 Pinardville
    2012 Print · USGS
    Hillsborough County in the early twenty-first century reveals a landscape of residential growth and rolling peaks. Researchers can trace family history at Shirley Hill Cem, locate the campus of Saint Anselm College, or explore landmarks like The Pulpit.
  55. 2015 Map of Pinardville, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Pinardville, 2015 Print
    2015 Pinardville
    2015 Print · USGS
    The rural-to-suburban transition west of Manchester is captured here in the mid-2010s, where the Uncanoonuc Mountains rise above growing residential tracts. Researchers can trace local history through several legacy burial grounds like Center Cemetery and the campus of Saint Anselm College.
  58. 2015 Map of New Boston, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of New Boston, 2015 Print
    2015 New Boston
    2015 Print · USGS
    Hillsborough County's high ridges and river valleys are captured here in the mid-2010s, showing the settled landscape of southern New Hampshire. Genealogists and local historians can trace landmarks like Greenlawn Cem, Johnson Corner, and the numerous hills such as Meetinghouse Hill and Joe English Hill.
  61. 2015 Map of Milford, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Milford, 2015 Print
    2015 Milford
    2015 Print · USGS
    Hillsborough County's Souhegan River valley is documented here during a period of modern suburban growth and historical preservation. Genealogists and local historians can trace family plots at Riverside Cemetery or explore the landscape around Worcesters Millpond and Perham Corner.
  64. 2015 Map of South Merrimack, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of South Merrimack, 2015 Print
    2015 South Merrimack
    2015 Print · USGS
    Hillsborough County's landscape in the early 2010s shows a mix of historic crossroads and modern expansion. Genealogists and local historians can trace burial sites like Saint Patricks Cem and legacy settlements including Ponemah and Fields Bridge.
  67. 2018 Map of Pinardville, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Pinardville, 2018 Print
    2018 Pinardville
    2018 Print · USGS
    Hillsborough County shows its blend of suburban growth and granite-state terrain in the late 2010s. Researchers can locate the sprawling campus of Saint Anselm College, trace family roots at Shirley Hill Cem, or explore the areas surrounding Uncanoonuc Lake and Baboosic Lake.
  70. 2018 Map of New Boston, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of New Boston, 2018 Print
    2018 New Boston
    2018 Print · USGS
    New Boston and Mont Vernon are captured in this modern survey of the New Hampshire highlands, showing the region's dense network of hills and brook-fed ponds. Genealogists and local historians can locate Greenlawn Cem and trace old routes like Old Coach Rd near landmarks such as Joe English Hill.
  73. 2018 Map of Milford, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Milford, 2018 Print
    2018 Milford
    2018 Print · USGS
    Milford and its surrounding hamlets are captured here during a period of modern development within their centuries-old New Hampshire landscape. Genealogists can locate several historic burial sites like North Yard Cem or Riverside Cem and trace early family landmarks such as Parker Hill or Perham Corner.
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