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1950s Maps of Exeter, New Hampshire

Explore 9 historic maps of Exeter from the 1950s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1950s — 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 1950s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

  • Focus on a specific era: All maps on this page are from the 1950s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
  • See what’s changed: Compare century-old streets, trails, and buildings to today's modern landscape using overlays and satellite layers.
  • Research with precision: Use these maps for genealogy, historical research, land use analysis, or educational projects.
  • View, download, or print: Maps are fully viewable online in high resolution, and can be downloaded or printed for your own records.

Start exploring Exeter's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.

Exeter, NH maps

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  1. 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
  4. 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
  7. 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
  10. 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
  13. 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
  16. 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
  19. 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
  22. 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
  25. 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
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