Old Maps of Franklin, New Hampshire for Metal Detecting

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Franklin, NH maps

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  1. 1925 Map of Holderness, 1956 Print
    1925 Map of Holderness, 1956 Print
    1925 Holderness
    1956 Print · USGS
    Central New Hampshire in the mid-twenties centers on the Pemigewasset River and the bustling rail corridor. Genealogists can trace a network of rural schoolhouses like Sargent School and landmarks including Profile Falls and the Bay Meeting House.

  2. 1927 Map of Penacook
    1927 Map of Penacook
    1927 Penacook
    1927 Print · USGS
    The Merrimack and Winnipesaukee valleys in the mid-1920s reveal a landscape of river-powered industry and rural school districts. Researchers can trace dozens of family-named landmarks and institutions, from Kezer Seminary to the Soldiers Home and Swetts Mills.
    8 unique versions available

  3. 1927 Map of Holderness
    1927 Map of Holderness
    1927 Holderness
    1927 Print · USGS
    The Lakes Region in the late twenties reveals a landscape of small hill-town schools and winding river valleys. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Sargent School, Dana Church, and numerous small waters from Squam Lake to Wickwas Pond.
    6 unique versions available

  4. 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

  5. 1956 Map of Penacook, 1959 Print
    1956 Map of Penacook, 1959 Print
    1956 Penacook
    1959 Print · USGS
    Merrimack County’s river valleys and rail lines are captured here in the mid-fifties, showing the industrial and civic hubs of Franklin and Penacook. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Snyders Mill and Gerrish Corner or historic sites like the Daniel Webster Birthplace.
    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. 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

  9. 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

  10. 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

  11. 1986 Map of Concord
    1986 Map of Concord
    1986 Concord
    1986 Print · USGS
    Central New Hampshire in the mid-eighties shows a landscape of river-valley cities and rural villages connected by the growing interstate system. Genealogists and historians can trace old community centers like Gilmanton Ironworks or follow the Boston and Maine Railroad through Concord and Tilton.

  12. 1987 Map of Bristol
    1987 Map of Bristol
    1987 Bristol
    1987 Print · USGS
    Central New Hampshire in the late eighties reveals a landscape of river valleys and timbered peaks across Grafton and Belknap counties. Genealogists and hikers can trace family-named landmarks like Huses Mountain or explore Sugar Hill State Forest and New Hampton.

  13. 1987 Map of Franklin
    1987 Map of Franklin
    1987 Franklin
    1987 Print · USGS
    Merrimack County at the end of the 1980s shows a landscape defined by its famous river forks and the legacy of its early statesmen. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named sites from Webster Place to the Daniel Webster Birthplace, while mapping the development around Webster Lake and Franklin.

  14. 1987 Map of Northfield
    1987 Map of Northfield
    1987 Northfield
    1987 Print · USGS
    The twin towns of Tilton and Northfield straddle the river in the late 1980s, showing a landscape shaped by water and industry. Researchers can trace historic property lines near Ayers State Forest or locate early settlements like Sanbornton and Lochmere.

  15. 1988 Map of Concord
    1988 Map of Concord
    1988 Concord
    1988 Print · USGS
    Central New Hampshire in the late eighties centers on the industrial and political hub of Concord. Researchers can trace the Boston and Maine RR along the Merrimack River or locate recreation landmarks like Bear Brook State Park and Massabesic Lake.

  16. 2000 Map of Franklin, 2001 Print
    2000 Map of Franklin, 2001 Print
    2000 Franklin
    2001 Print · USGS
    Franklin and its neighbors thrive at the turn of the millennium where the Pemigewasset and Winnipesaukee rivers meet. Genealogists and historians can trace local landmarks like the Daniel Webster Birthplace, the old Halcyon Sta, and Webster Place.

  17. 2000 Map of Bristol, 2001 Print
    2000 Map of Bristol, 2001 Print
    2000 Bristol
    2001 Print · USGS
    The Pemigewasset River valley comes to life at the turn of the millennium, showing the intersecting boundaries of three New Hampshire counties. Researchers can trace the legacy of local conservation and industry through the New Hampton State Fish Hatchery and the high ridges of Huses Mountain.

  18. 2024 Map of Bristol, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Bristol, 2024 Print
    2024 Bristol
    2024 Print · USGS
    The river valleys of Belknap and Grafton counties are documented here in the early twenty-first century, showing the junction of the Pemigewasset River and Newfound Lake. Researchers can trace rural cemeteries and church sites, from Homeland Cem to the Hill Center Church Yard Cem.

  19. 2024 Map of Northfield, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Northfield, 2024 Print
    2024 Northfield
    2024 Print · USGS
    Merrimack and Belknap counties come together at the river-powered hubs of Tilton and Northfield in this modern topographical study. Family historians can locate dozens of burial sites like Joshua Lane Burial Ground and Arch Hill Cem or trace the path of the Railroad Trl.

  20. 2024 Map of Franklin, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Franklin, 2024 Print
    2024 Franklin
    2024 Print · USGS
    The headwaters of the Merrimack River meet in the mid-2020s, showing where industrial roots and modern recreation intersect. Trace genealogy at Old North Church Cem or follow the historic rail corridor on the Northern Rail Trl.

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