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

Explore 36 historic maps of Salem 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 Salem'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 Salem's history through authentic maps from the 1900s. This is your window into the past.

Salem, NH maps

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  1. 1905 Map of Manchester
    1905 Map of Manchester
    1905 Manchester
    1905 Print · USGS
    Southern New Hampshire at the turn of the century reveals a bustling region of river-powered industry and growing rail towns. Genealogists and historians can trace the early footprints of Manchester and Nashua or locate landmarks like Thorntons Ferry and the Londonderry Lithia Spring.
    4 unique versions available
  4. 1918 Map of Lowell
    1918 Map of Lowell
    1918 Lowell
    1918 Print · USGS
    Greater Lowell and the Merrimack Valley are shown at their industrial peak during the First World War. Genealogists can trace family connections to mill-town life in Middlesex Village or locate rural landmarks like Flat Rock Quarry and the Old Middlesex Canal.
  7. 1918 Map of Lawrence
    1918 Map of Lawrence
    1918 Lawrence
    1918 Print · USGS
    Greater Lawrence and the Merrimac Valley are captured here during the late First World War era, showing a landscape defined by industrial rail and historic village centers. Researchers can trace the sprawling Boston and Maine Railroad network to specific sites like the State Almshouse or the Andover Theological Seminary.
    2 unique versions available
  10. 1921 Map of Lowell
    1921 Map of Lowell
    1921 Lowell
    1921 Print · USGS
    The industrial corridor of the Merrimack Valley is captured here during the early twentieth century, showing the dense urban grid of Lowell alongside rural Middlesex County. Researchers can trace the extensive reach of the Boston and Maine Railroad and locate local landmarks like the Poor Farm or Flat Rock Quarry.
  13. 1931 Map of Lowell
    1931 Map of Lowell
    1931 Lowell
    1931 Print · USGS
    Southern New Hampshire and northern Massachusetts met along the river and rail lines in the early thirties. Local researchers can trace family lands near St Marie Convent, the site of Musquash Sch, and the heights of Jeremy Hill.
  16. 1935 Map of Lowell
    1935 Map of Lowell
    1935 Lowell
    1935 Print · USGS
    Greater Lowell and the Merrimack Valley are captured in the mid-1930s, showing a region defined by its industrial riverfront and extensive rail networks. Researchers can trace historic neighborhoods like Wamesit, local landmarks like St Marie Convent, and early industry at Flat Rock Quarry.
    3 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. 1941 Map of Manchester
    1941 Map of Manchester
    1941 Manchester
    1941 Print · USGS
    Southern New Hampshire is captured here just before the mid-century boom, showing the river-and-rail corridor between Manchester and Nashua. Researchers can trace old ferry sites like Thorntons Ferry and find vanished rural landmarks like Londonderry Lithia Spring or the Musquash School.
    3 unique versions available
  25. 1941 Map of Lowell
    1941 Map of Lowell
    1941 Lowell
    1941 Print · USGS
    The industrial hub of Lowell and the surrounding Middlesex County landscape are captured here just before the Second World War. Researchers can trace historic family burial sites like Oak Grove Cem or locate early civic landmarks including the Lowell Textile Institute and Nickel Mine.
    2 unique versions available
  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 Ayers Village
    1943 Map of Ayers Village
    1943 Ayers Village
    1943 Print · USGS
    The Massachusetts-New Hampshire borderlands are captured here during the Second World War as the suburbs of Haverhill expanded. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named sites like Grosvenor Corner, Tozier Corner, and the West Parish Ch.
    2 unique versions available
  34. 1944 Map of Lawrence
    1944 Map of Lawrence
    1944 Lawrence
    1944 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Lawrence and Andover center this survey of the Merrimack Valley during a period of industrial and academic growth. Genealogists can trace family sites from the Bellevue Cemetery to Phillips Academy and the vanished Town Infirmary.
    4 unique versions available
  37. 1946 Map of Lowell
    1946 Map of Lowell
    1946 Lowell
    1946 Print · USGS
    Post-war Lowell and its New Hampshire borderlands are captured here during a period of transition for the Merrimack Valley's industrial and rural sectors. Researchers can trace the layout of the Lowell Textile Institute or locate family plots at Gibson Cem and Gumpas Cem.
    2 unique versions available
  40. 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
  43. 1950 Map of Lowell, 1953 Print
    1950 Map of Lowell, 1953 Print
    1950 Lowell
    1953 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Lowell is a bustling center of industry and education at the bend of the Merrimack River. Researchers can trace the era's infrastructure from the Pawtucket Dam to institutions like Keith Academy and the Lowell Textile Institute.
    4 unique versions available
  46. 1952 Map of Ayers Village, 1953 Print
    1952 Map of Ayers Village, 1953 Print
    1952 Ayers Village
    1953 Print · USGS
    The borderlands of Rockingham County and Essex County come into focus in the early fifties as the region's post-war identity took shape. Genealogists and researchers can trace family-named corners and community landmarks like Ayers Village, Tozier Corner, and the Howe Sch.
  49. 1953 Map of Windham, 1956 Print
    1953 Map of Windham, 1956 Print
    1953 Windham
    1956 Print · USGS
    Southeastern New Hampshire was still largely rural in the mid-1950s as small communities centered around the rails and lakes. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations near Cobbetts Pond or find landmarks like Windham Depot and the Searles Sch.
    5 unique versions available
  52. 1953 Map of Manchester, 1958 Print
    1953 Map of Manchester, 1958 Print
    1953 Manchester
    1958 Print · USGS
    Southern New Hampshire thrives in the early fifties as industrial cities and military installations like Grenier Air Force Base anchor the Merrimack Valley. Trace ancestral roots at St Josephs Cem or locate old river crossings like Thorntons Ferry.
    4 unique versions available
  55. 1955 Map of Ayers Village, 1956 Print
    1955 Map of Ayers Village, 1956 Print
    1955 Ayers Village
    1956 Print · USGS
    The New Hampshire-Massachusetts state line comes alive in the 1950s as suburban growth meets traditional landscapes. Researchers can trace family roots at Salem Depot, locate the historic West Parish Ch, and explore landmarks like Rockingham Park.
    3 unique versions available
  58. 1955 Map of Lawrence, 1958 Print
    1955 Map of Lawrence, 1958 Print
    1955 Lawrence
    1958 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Lawrence and Andover center on the bustling Merrimack Valley during a period of robust industrial and academic growth. Genealogists and historians can trace the campuses of Phillips Academy, the planned streets of Shawsheen Village, and various local burial sites like Bellevue Cemetery.
  61. 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
  64. 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
  67. 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
  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. 1966 Map of Lawrence, 1968 Print
    1966 Map of Lawrence, 1968 Print
    1966 Lawrence
    1968 Print · USGS
    The industrial heart of the Merrimack Valley is captured here in the mid-sixties, showing the intersection of historic rail corridors and new interstate highways. Genealogists can trace family sites across Bellevue Cemetery, Phillips Academy, and the distinct neighborhoods of South Lawrence and Methuen.
    2 unique versions available
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