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Old Maps of Portsmouth, New Hampshire

Explore 29 old maps of Portsmouth, spanning from 1893 to today. These high-resolution historic maps reveal how streets, neighborhoods, landmarks, and natural features evolved over time — perfect for genealogy, metal detecting, research, and local history exploration.

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Portsmouth, NH maps

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  1. 1893 Map of Dover
    1893 Map of Dover
    1893 Dover
    1893 Print · USGS
    The Maine and New Hampshire borderlands come alive in this late nineteenth-century survey of the Seacoast and Piscataqua River regions. Genealogists and historians can trace defunct rail stops like Barrington Station and South Newmarket Junction or locate the industrial Great Works mill.
    5 unique versions available
  4. 1893 Map of York
    1893 Map of York
    1893 York
    1893 Print · USGS
    The Maine and New Hampshire coastlines meet in the 1890s at a time of maritime industry and emerging seaside travel. Researchers can trace the development of York Village, the operations at the Navy Yard, and the early route of the York Beach and Railroad.
    5 unique versions available
  7. 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
  10. 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
  13. 1920 Map of York
    1920 Map of York
    1920 York
    1920 Print · USGS
    The Maine and New Hampshire shoreline comes to life during the late 1910s, showing a region balanced between naval defense and coastal commerce. Genealogists and historians can locate old landmarks like the Lincoln School, the Coast Guard Sta, and the path of the Electric Railway.
    6 unique versions available
  16. 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.
  19. 1944 Map of Kittery
    1944 Map of Kittery
    1944 Kittery
    1944 Print · USGS
    The Maine and New Hampshire coastlines are shown here at the height of World War II, revealing a landscape defined by strategic defense. Genealogists and historians can trace family land and military footprints at Fort Dearborn, Admiralty Village, and Kittery Point.
    2 unique versions available
  22. 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
  25. 1952 Map of Portsmouth
    1952 Map of Portsmouth
    1952 Portsmouth
    1952 Print · USGS
    Coastal New Hampshire and Maine are shown in detail during the early fifties, centering on the harbor and the bustling city of Portsmouth. Trace the development of the Piscataqua River waterfront, find ancestral sites like Winnicut Mills, and locate old rail hubs at Greenland Station or Newington Station.
  28. 1956 Map of Kittery, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Kittery, 1957 Print
    1956 Kittery
    1957 Print · USGS
    The Maine and New Hampshire coastlines meet here in the mid-1950s, a landscape shaped by centuries of maritime defense and growing suburban neighborhoods. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Kittery and New Castle, locating landmarks like Fort McClary State Park and the Whaleback Lighthouse.
    5 unique versions available
  31. 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
  34. 1956 Map of York, 1960 Print
    1956 Map of York, 1960 Print
    1956 York
    1960 Print · USGS
    The Maine coastline in the mid-fifties shows a world of historic harbor defenses and growing seaside resorts. Genealogists can trace family names at Brixham Upper Corners, locate the First Parish Ch, and explore the shoreline from York Cliffs to Kittery.
    4 unique versions available
  37. 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
  40. 1956 Map of Portsmouth, 1963 Print
    1956 Map of Portsmouth, 1963 Print
    1956 Portsmouth
    1963 Print · USGS
    Coastal New Hampshire and Maine are shown here during the mid-fifties, just as the massive Pease Air Force Base was established. Researchers can trace family sites from Winnicut Mills to Atlantic Heights and find local landmarks like Breakfast Hill.
    4 unique versions available
  43. 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
  46. 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
  49. 1977 Map of Kittery, 1981 Print
    1977 Map of Kittery, 1981 Print
    1977 Kittery
    1981 Print · USGS
    The Maine and New Hampshire coastline comes into sharp focus during the late seventies, revealing the maritime landscape of the Piscataqua River area. Researchers can trace development on Seavey Island and the layouts of Kittery Point and Fairhill Manor.
  52. 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
  55. 1995 Map of Kittery, 1999 Print
    1995 Map of Kittery, 1999 Print
    1995 Kittery
    1999 Print · USGS
    The Maine and New Hampshire coastlines meet here in the late twentieth century, centered on the historic maritime corridor of the Piscataqua River. Researchers can trace the layout of the Portsmouth Naval Base and explore coastal defense sites like Fort Stark St Hist Site and Ft McClary State Park.
  58. 2011 Map of Kittery, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Kittery, 2011 Print
    2011 Kittery
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Portsmouth, including York, Kittery, and other nearby areas
  61. 2012 Map of Portsmouth, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Portsmouth, 2012 Print
    2012 Portsmouth
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Portsmouth, including Dover, Durham, and other nearby areas
  64. 2014 Map of Kittery, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Kittery, 2014 Print
    2014 Kittery
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Portsmouth, including York, Kittery, and other nearby areas
  67. 2015 Map of Portsmouth, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Portsmouth, 2015 Print
    2015 Portsmouth
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Portsmouth, including Dover, Durham, and other nearby areas
  70. 2018 Map of Kittery, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Kittery, 2018 Print
    2018 Kittery
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Portsmouth, including York, Kittery, and other nearby areas
  73. 2018 Map of Portsmouth, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Portsmouth, 2018 Print
    2018 Portsmouth
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Portsmouth, including Dover, Durham, and other nearby areas
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