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Old Maps of Durham, New Hampshire

Explore 38 old maps of Durham, 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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Durham, 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. 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
  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. 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.
  13. 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
  16. 1950 Map of Dover East
    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.
  19. 1952 Map of Dover West
    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.
  22. 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.
  25. 1956 Map of Dover East, 1958 Print
    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.
    5 unique versions available
  28. 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
  31. 1956 Map of Dover West, 1958 Print
    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.
    9 unique versions available
  34. 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
  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 Dover East, 1979 Print
    1977 Map of Dover East, 1979 Print
    1977 Dover East
    1979 Print · USGS
    The borderlands of New Hampshire and Maine are seen here in the late seventies as the industrial river towns continued their evolution. Researchers can trace the winding Salmon Falls River and the historical footprints of Somersworth and Dover.
  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. 2012 Map of Dover West, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Dover West, 2012 Print
    2012 Dover West
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Durham, including Dover, Rochester, and other nearby areas
  58. 2012 Map of Dover East, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Dover East, 2012 Print
    2012 Dover East
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Durham, including Dover, York, and other nearby areas
  61. 2012 Map of Portsmouth, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Portsmouth, 2012 Print
    2012 Portsmouth
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Durham, including Dover, Portsmouth, and other nearby areas
  64. 2012 Map of Newmarket, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Newmarket, 2012 Print
    2012 Newmarket
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Durham, including Exeter, Stratham, and other nearby areas
  67. 2015 Map of Newmarket, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Newmarket, 2015 Print
    2015 Newmarket
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Durham, including Exeter, Stratham, and other nearby areas
  70. 2015 Map of Dover West, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Dover West, 2015 Print
    2015 Dover West
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Durham, including Dover, Rochester, and other nearby areas
  73. 2015 Map of Portsmouth, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Portsmouth, 2015 Print
    2015 Portsmouth
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Durham, including Dover, Portsmouth, and other nearby areas
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