1980s Maps of Rockingham County, New Hampshire

Explore 22 historic maps of Rockingham County 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 Rockingham County's landscape evolved across the 1980s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

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Rockingham County, NH maps

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  1. 1981 Map of Kingston
    1981 Map of Kingston
    1981 Kingston
    1981 Print · USGS
    Southern New Hampshire's pond country is captured here in the early eighties, showing the historic village centers of Kingston and Brentwood. Genealogists can trace family sites at Ye Old Cem or Brentwood Cem and locate landmarks like the Ye Old Meeting House.
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1981 Map of Mt. Pawtuckaway
    1981 Map of Mt. Pawtuckaway
    1981 Mt. Pawtuckaway
    1981 Print · USGS
    Rockingham County in the early eighties shows a landscape defined by the Pawtuckaway Mountains and the busy Lamprey River valley. Genealogists and hikers can trace the Boston and Maine Railroad corridor or locate family landmarks like Bartlett Cem and Gove Cem.
    3 unique versions available

  3. 1981 Map of Northwood
    1981 Map of Northwood
    1981 Northwood
    1981 Print · USGS
    Southeastern New Hampshire’s lake country is captured here in the early eighties, showcasing the historic village clusters of Northwood and Deerfield. Genealogists and historians can trace family landmarks like Bartlett Cem, find the old White Sch, or locate the radio tower on Saddleback Mountain.
    3 unique versions available

  4. 1981 Map of Epping
    1981 Map of Epping
    1981 Epping
    1981 Print · USGS
    In the early 1980s, the Rockingham County countryside remained a patchwork of small villages, historic river systems, and rail corridors. Researchers can trace ancestral plots and early civic life through Nottingham Square, the Ladd Cem, and the old Boston and Maine Railroad lines.

  5. 1981 Map of Barrington
    1981 Map of Barrington
    1981 Barrington
    1981 Print · USGS
    Southeastern New Hampshire’s lake country is captured here in the early eighties, showing a landscape of wooded hills and interconnected waterways. Genealogists and local historians can trace family plots at Pine Grove Cem, find the Canaan Chapel, or locate old landmarks like Mount Misery.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1981 Map of Sandown
    1981 Map of Sandown
    1981 Sandown
    1981 Print · USGS
    Southeastern New Hampshire’s wooded hills and pond-side communities are captured here in the early 1980s. Genealogists and local historians can trace family roots through several landmarks, including Lakeview Cem, Wells Cem, and the community surrounding Angle Pond.
    3 unique versions available

  7. 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.

  8. 1984 Map of Gloucester
    1984 Map of Gloucester
    1984 Gloucester
    1984 Print · USGS
    Coastal Massachusetts and the New Hampshire borderlands are shown here in the mid-eighties, from the granite shores of Cape Ann to the Merrimack River. Researchers can trace the legacy of maritime trade and higher education at Salem State College or follow the Boston and Maine rail lines through Ipswich and Beverly.

  9. 1985 Map of Exeter
    1985 Map of Exeter
    1985 Exeter
    1985 Print · USGS
    The New Hampshire seacoast in the mid-eighties shows a landscape of colonial roots meeting modern energy infrastructure. Genealogists and historians can trace long-standing family corners and sites like Phillips Exeter Academy or Coffins Mill alongside the emerging Seabrook nuclear facility.

  10. 1985 Map of Newburyport
    1985 Map of Newburyport
    1985 Newburyport
    1985 Print · USGS
    Coastal Massachusetts and the New Hampshire border are captured in the mid-1980s as the Merrimack River communities balanced growth with conservation. Researchers can trace the grounds of Governor Dummer Academy, locate the Newburyport Light, and explore historic burial sites like Belleville Cem.

  11. 1985 Map of Haverhill, 1986 Print
    1985 Map of Haverhill, 1986 Print
    1985 Haverhill
    1986 Print · USGS
    The Merrimack Valley corridor at the New Hampshire border shows a blend of industrial river towns and developing suburbs in the mid-eighties. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations near the Whittier Birthplace, Atkinson Academy, or the many town cemeteries like Linwood Cem.

  12. 1985 Map of Kittery, 1986 Print
    1985 Map of Kittery, 1986 Print
    1985 Kittery
    1986 Print · USGS
    The Maine and New Hampshire borderlands are shown here in the mid-eighties, centered on the strategic Piscataqua River harbor. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of coastal towns like York or locate the sprawling Portsmouth Naval Shipyard and Pease Air Force Base.
    2 unique versions available

  13. 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.

  14. 1987 Map of Exeter
    1987 Map of Exeter
    1987 Exeter
    1987 Print · USGS
    The Rockingham County coast and inland corridors are captured here in the late eighties, featuring the transition from Exeter to the Atlantic shore. Researchers can trace the development of the Seabrook Power Plant or locate local landmarks like Phillips Exeter Academy and Coffins Mill.

  15. 1987 Map of Newburyport
    1987 Map of Newburyport
    1987 Newburyport
    1987 Print · USGS
    Coastal Massachusetts and the New Hampshire border are captured in the late eighties as the Merrimack estuary meets the sea. Genealogists can locate family plots at Sawyer Hill Burying Ground or trace the industrial footprint of the Boston and Maine railroad.
    2 unique versions available

  16. 1987 Map of Pittsfield
    1987 Map of Pittsfield
    1987 Pittsfield
    1987 Print · USGS
    Merrimack County comes into focus in the late 1980s as the Suncook River flows through the industrial hub of Pittsfield. Genealogists and local historians can trace the Old Railroad Grade or locate family landmarks like Websters Mill and Sanborn Hill.

  17. 1987 Map of Lowell
    1987 Map of Lowell
    1987 Lowell
    1987 Print · USGS
    The Merrimack Valley at the end of the twentieth century shows a dense network of textile-era neighborhoods and growing suburbs. Local historians can trace the transition from rail to highway or locate family sites at St Marys Cem and the Academy of Notre Dame.
    2 unique versions available

  18. 1987 Map of Lawrence
    1987 Map of Lawrence
    1987 Lawrence
    1987 Print · USGS
    The Merrimack Valley during the late eighties reflects a sophisticated landscape of industrial heritage, prestigious academies, and expanding suburban corridors. Genealogists and local historians can trace family plots in Bellevue Cemetery or explore the planned character of Shawsheen Village and Ballardvale.

  19. 1987 Map of Parker Mountain
    1987 Map of Parker Mountain
    1987 Parker Mountain
    1987 Print · USGS
    The rural hills of Strafford and Barnstead are captured here in the late twentieth century, showing a landscape defined by traditional family-named crossroads. Researchers can locate historic burial sites at several mapped cemeteries or trace the geography of old homesteads near Lockes Corner, Shackford Corners, and the shores of Bow Lake.
    2 unique versions available

  20. 1987 Map of Haverhill
    1987 Map of Haverhill
    1987 Haverhill
    1987 Print · USGS
    The Merrimack River valley and the New Hampshire borderlands are captured here during the late 1980s as suburban growth met historic industrial centers. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Atkinson Academy, Old Town Cem, and the Atkinson Depot.
    2 unique versions available

  21. 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

  22. 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.

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