1950s Maps of Strafford County, New Hampshire

1. 1950 Map of Dover East

   

   1950 Dover East

   1950 Print · USGS

   The borderlands of New Hampshire and Maine are captured here at mid-century, following the winding Salmon Falls River through a landscape of rail-connected towns. Researchers can trace historic cemeteries and schools such as Pine Hill Cem, Pear Yard School, and the junction at Eliot Depot.

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4. 1952 Map of Dover West

   

   1952 Dover West

   1952 Print · USGS

   Coastal New Hampshire's interior during the early 1950s shows a landscape of small townships and rail-connected farms before major highway expansion. Researchers can trace the mid-century footprint of the University of New Hampshire, local landmarks like the Madbury Church, and the route of the Maine Central RR.

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7. 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.

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10. 1956 Map of Dover East, 1958 Print

    

    1956 Dover East

    1958 Print · USGS

    The Maine and New Hampshire borderlands are captured here in the mid-fifties, showing the industrial riverfronts and rail junctions of the Piscataqua basin. Researchers can locate family landmarks like Berwick Academy, Pine Hill Cemetery, and the Rollinsford Station during the early days of the turnpike expansion.

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13. 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.

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16. 1956 Map of Dover West, 1958 Print

    

    1956 Dover West

    1958 Print · USGS

    The townships of Durham, Madbury, and Barrington are captured in the mid-1950s as the Spaulding Turnpike was still under construction. Genealogists can trace family plots like Layne Cem and Torr Cem, or locate the historic Green Hill Chapel and the early layout of the University of New Hampshire.

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19. 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.

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22. 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.

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25. 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.

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28. 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.

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31. 1957 Map of Alton, 1959 Print

    

    1957 Alton

    1959 Print · USGS

    Eastern New Hampshire’s Lakes Region and the Blue Hill Range are captured here during the late 1950s. Genealogists and researchers can locate old schoolhouses and crossroads, including Austin Cate Academy, Gerrish Chapel, and the Nute Ridge Sch.

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34. 1958 Map of Wolfeboro, 1960 Print

    

    1958 Wolfeboro

    1960 Print · USGS

    Central New Hampshire's lake country is captured here in the late fifties, showing the established rail lines and summer colonies. Genealogists can trace family names across Federal Corner, locate Union Church, or study the grounds of Brewster Academy.

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37. 1958 Map of Somersworth, 1960 Print

    

    1958 Somersworth

    1960 Print · USGS

    Somersworth and Berwick thrive along the state line in the late fifties, showcasing a landscape of river-powered industry and rural homesteads. Genealogists can trace family footprints at Oak Woods Ch, Holy Trinity Sch, and numerous hilltop cemeteries near Beech Ridge.

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40. 1958 Map of Newfield, 1961 Print

    

    1958 Newfield

    1961 Print · USGS

    The Maine-New Hampshire borderlands in the late fifties show a landscape of interconnected glacial lakes and upland settlements. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named sites like Stevens Corner, the Shapleigh Mem Sch Cem, and industrial relics at Limerick Mills.

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43. 1958 Map of Berwick, 1961 Print

    

    1958 Berwick

    1961 Print · USGS

    Mid-century York County and Strafford County come to life as the post-war era transforms the river towns of the Maine-New Hampshire border. Researchers can trace the sprawling rail lines of the Boston and Maine Railroad or locate local landmarks like Nasson College, Milton Mills, and St Ignatius Ch.

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46. 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.

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