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1950s Maps of Durham, New Hampshire

Explore 10 historic maps of Durham 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 Durham'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 Durham's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.

Durham, NH maps

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  1. 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.
  4. 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.
  7. 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.
  10. 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
  13. 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
  16. 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
  19. 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
  22. 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
  25. 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
  28. 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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