Old Maps of Northfield, New Hampshire for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Northfield with 23 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 Northfield has changed over the decades.


Northfield, NH maps

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  1. 1919 Map of Gilmanton
    1919 Map of Gilmanton
    1919 Gilmanton
    1919 Print · USGS
    Belknap and Merrimack counties are mapped here just after the Great War, showing a landscape of specialized hamlets and water-driven industry. Researchers can trace the Suncook Valley RR and locate ancestral landmarks like Shaker Village or the Smith Meetinghouse.
    2 unique versions available

  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 Gilmanton
    1927 Map of Gilmanton
    1927 Gilmanton
    1927 Print · USGS
    Belknap and Merrimack Counties appear here in the late twenties, showing a landscape of rural schoolhouses and established hill towns. Genealogists can trace family names through landmarks like Smith Meetinghouse, Shaker Village, and the South Pittsfield Friends Meetinghouse.
    5 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 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

  7. 1957 Map of Gilmanton, 1960 Print
    1957 Map of Gilmanton, 1960 Print
    1957 Gilmanton
    1960 Print · USGS
    Belknap and Merrimack Counties are shown in the late 1950s, a period when rural schoolhouses and communal religious sites still anchored these small towns. Researchers can locate family landmarks like Pearls Corner, the historic Shaker Village, and the prominent Gilmanton Ironworks settlement.
    5 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 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.

  11. 1987 Map of Penacook
    1987 Map of Penacook
    1987 Penacook
    1987 Print · USGS
    The Merrimack and Contoocook rivers converge near Penacook in the late eighties, showing a landscape shaped by river power and early rail. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named features like Cogswell Hill, Morrill Pond, and the Hannah Dustin Historical Site.

  12. 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.

  13. 1987 Map of Belmont
    1987 Map of Belmont
    1987 Belmont
    1987 Print · USGS
    Belknap County at the close of the eighties shows a landscape of deep forests and quiet mill towns. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named sites like Aliens Mills, Jones Mills, and the heights of Loudon Ridge.

  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. 1987 Map of Webster
    1987 Map of Webster
    1987 Webster
    1987 Print · USGS
    Merrimack County in the late eighties shows a landscape of river-driven industry and quiet crossroads settlements. Researchers can trace historic sites like Snyders Mill and Swetts Mills, or locate family landmarks near Dingit Corner and Putney Hill.
    2 unique versions available

  16. 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.

  17. 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.

  18. 2000 Map of Webster, 2001 Print
    2000 Map of Webster, 2001 Print
    2000 Webster
    2001 Print · USGS
    Merrimack County at the close of the millennium reveals a landscape shaped by its river systems and early mill settlements. Researchers can trace the development of Dingit Corner and Swetts Mills or locate family landmarks near Pillsbury Lake.

  19. 2024 Map of Belmont, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Belmont, 2024 Print
    2024 Belmont
    2024 Print · USGS
    Belknap County's interior is captured here in the modern era, showing the transition from the Belknap Mountains to the busy corridor of Belmont. Family historians can trace ancestral sites at the Friends Burial Ground or the South Road Cem.

  20. 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.

  21. 2024 Map of Webster, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Webster, 2024 Print
    2024 Webster
    2024 Print · USGS
    Merrimack County’s rural character is on full display in this modern survey of the river valleys and high hills. Researchers can locate numerous burial grounds like Beaver Dam Cem and explore old settlements such as Swetts Mills or Gerrish.

  22. 2024 Map of Penacook, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Penacook, 2024 Print
    2024 Penacook
    2024 Print · USGS
    Merrimack County comes into focus in this contemporary survey of the river valley near Penacook and Boscawen. You can trace the path of the Northern Rail Trl and locate ancestral sites like Kezer Seminary, Shell Church Cem, and the historic Canterbury Station.

  23. 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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