2018 Map of Andover

About this map

The Blackwater River carves a central path through this Merrimack County landscape, anchoring the historic villages of Andover, Potter Place, and Cilleyville. The settlement pattern follows the river valley and the path of the old northern railroad line, while the terrain rises sharply toward the Ragged Mountains in the north and the northern slopes of Mt Kearsarge in the south. Notable local landmarks include the Keniston Bridge and the Cilleyville Bridge, which reflect the region's traditional engineering heritage. High-elevation features like The Pinnacle and The Bulkhead define the northern ridges, overlooking numerous water bodies such as Bradley Lake and Highland Lake. This survey illustrates a quintessential New England balance of concentrated village centers and expansive upland forest, preserved through decades of topographic study.