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1900s (20th Century) Maps of Exeter, New Hampshire

Explore 38 historic maps of Exeter from the 1900s (20th Century). These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1900s — 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 Exeter's landscape evolved across the 1900s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

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Start exploring Exeter's history through authentic maps from the 1900s. This is your window into the past.

Exeter, NH maps

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  1. 1916 Map of Dover
    1916 Map of Dover
    1916 Dover
    1916 Print · USGS
    Coastal New Hampshire and the Maine borderlands are captured here during the height of the rail era. Genealogists can locate dozens of district schools like Madbury School and trace the paths of the Boston and Maine Railroad through Portsmouth and Dover.
    2 unique versions available
  4. 1917 Map of Mt. Pawtuckaway, 1957 Print
    1917 Map of Mt. Pawtuckaway, 1957 Print
    1917 Mt. Pawtuckaway
    1957 Print · USGS
    Southeast New Hampshire in the early 1900s was a landscape of concentrated village centers and active rail lines. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Rundlett Hills and Winkley School or trace the early paths of the Isinglass River and Pawtuckaway Pond.
  7. 1918 Map of Dover
    1918 Map of Dover
    1918 Dover
    1918 Print · USGS
    Coastal New Hampshire and the Maine borderlands are captured here during the First World War era, showing a landscape defined by tidal rivers and rail networks. Genealogists can trace family landmarks and early civic life through the State College in Durham, the Kittery Depot, and local schoolhouses like Marshwood.
    6 unique versions available
  10. 1919 Map of Mt. Pawtuckaway
    1919 Map of Mt. Pawtuckaway
    1919 Mt. Pawtuckaway
    1919 Print · USGS
    Southeastern New Hampshire is captured just after the Great War, showing a landscape of upland farms and rural villages connected by the Boston and Maine Railroad. Genealogists can locate family-named landmarks and institutions like the Winkley School, Nottingham Square, and the County Farm.
    5 unique versions available
  13. 1932 Map of Newburyport
    1932 Map of Newburyport
    1932 Newburyport
    1932 Print · USGS
    The New Hampshire seacoast and southern Rockingham County are shown here in the early thirties, just as coastal recreation and inland farming reached a mature balance. Genealogists can locate family-named landmarks like Nason Corner, Dearborn Academy, and various district schools.
    4 unique versions available
  16. 1934 Map of Exeter
    1934 Map of Exeter
    1934 Exeter
    1934 Print · USGS
    The New Hampshire seacoast and Merrimack Valley met the Atlantic in the mid-thirties as a network of rail and river commerce. Genealogists can trace family lines through Newbury Old Town or locate historic institutions like Phillips Exeter Academy and Dearborn Academy.
    5 unique versions available
  19. 1935 Map of Haverhill
    1935 Map of Haverhill
    1935 Haverhill
    1935 Print · USGS
    The borderlands of New Hampshire and Massachusetts appear here in the mid-1930s, showing a landscape defined by the Merrimack River and a dense rail network. Genealogists can trace family landmarks like Philbrick Hill or locate old schoolhouses including South Road Sch and the Depot Sch.
    5 unique versions available
  22. 1939 Map of Mt. Pawtuckaway
    1939 Map of Mt. Pawtuckaway
    1939 Mt. Pawtuckaway
    1939 Print · USGS
    Southeastern New Hampshire is shown just before the mid-century as a land of granite hills, numerous ponds, and deep-rooted villages. Trace the path of the Boston and Maine Railroad or locate family sites like the Poore Farm School and Nottingham Square.
  25. 1941 Map of Dover
    1941 Map of Dover
    1941 Dover
    1941 Print · USGS
    Coastal New Hampshire and the Maine borderlands are captured here just before the mobilization of the early 1940s. Genealogists can trace family lands near Garrison Hill, old district schools like Witchtrot Sch, and the rail depots at Greenland Village Sta.
  28. 1943 Map of Lowell
    1943 Map of Lowell
    1943 Lowell
    1943 Print · USGS
    Central New England industrial hubs and rural borderlands are mapped here during the early 1940s. Genealogists can trace family names across Mt Misery, Barrett Hill, and small settlements like Collinsville or North Pelham.
  31. 1943 Map of Cape Ann
    1943 Map of Cape Ann
    1943 Cape Ann
    1943 Print · USGS
    Coastal Massachusetts and New Hampshire appear here during the wartime era, showing the maritime and rail infrastructure that defined the North Shore. Genealogists can trace family names across Asbury Grove, Merrimacport, and the Boston & Maine RR rail corridor.
  34. 1944 Map of Mt. Pawtuckaway
    1944 Map of Mt. Pawtuckaway
    1944 Mt. Pawtuckaway
    1944 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Rockingham and Strafford counties are captured here at a time when rural schoolhouses and rail lines still defined the local landscape. Genealogists can trace family names across Winkley Sch and Philbrick Sch, or locate vanished industries like the Deer Mill and the Boston and Maine Railroad.
  37. 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
  40. 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
  43. 1950 Map of Exeter, 1952 Print
    1950 Map of Exeter, 1952 Print
    1950 Exeter
    1952 Print · USGS
    Coastal New Hampshire's rural character and established town centers are captured here at mid-century, just as local road networks began to expand. Researchers can trace ancestral roots through family-named landmarks like Gooch Corner, Dows Corner, and the Westview Cem.
    5 unique versions available
  46. 1956 Map of Newmarket, 1958 Print
    1956 Map of Newmarket, 1958 Print
    1956 Newmarket
    1958 Print · USGS
    Coastal New Hampshire's river-fed mill towns and rail junctions are caught in detail during the mid-1950s. Genealogists and historians can trace family plots at Riverside Cem or locate the vital rail hub at Rockingham Junction and the small settlement of Littlefield.
    5 unique versions available
  49. 1956 Map of Haverhill, 1959 Print
    1956 Map of Haverhill, 1959 Print
    1956 Haverhill
    1959 Print · USGS
    Mid-century New England comes to life across the New Hampshire and Massachusetts border during this period of significant growth. Genealogists and historians can trace the Whittier Birthplace, numerous local schools like Tilton Sch, and the busy corridors of the Boston and Maine Railroad.
    3 unique versions available
  52. 1956 Map of Dover, 1960 Print
    1956 Map of Dover, 1960 Print
    1956 Dover
    1960 Print · USGS
    Coastal New Hampshire and the Maine borderlands are captured here during a period of massive transition as modern infrastructure meets historic mill towns. Researchers can trace the development of Pease Air Force Base or locate family roots at Winnicut Mills and Packers Falls Cem.
    4 unique versions available
  55. 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
  58. 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
  61. 1957 Map of Mt. Pawtuckaway, 1959 Print
    1957 Map of Mt. Pawtuckaway, 1959 Print
    1957 Mt. Pawtuckaway
    1959 Print · USGS
    Rockingham and Strafford counties are shown in the late fifties, featuring a network of traditional villages and expanding recreational lakes. Researchers can trace historic sites like Nottingham Square, Deerfield Parade, and the Watson Academy.
    4 unique versions available
  64. 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
  67. 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
  70. 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
  73. 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
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