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1986 Map of Concord

Name: 1986 Topographic Map of Concord
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1986
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

The Merrimack River serves as the central corridor for this 1980s landscape, connecting the capital city of Concord with the northern industrial reaches of Manchester. The settlement pattern reflects a mix of growing urban centers and smaller, traditional villages like Gilmanton Ironworks, New Durham Corner, and Middleton Corners. This planimetric study documents the mid-century transportation infrastructure, showing the established routes of Interstate 93 and Interstate 89 alongside the historic Boston and Maine Railroad lines that once dominated local commerce.

Recreational and natural landmarks are prominent, including the waters of Lake Winnisquam and Merrymeeting Lake. Large protected areas such as Bear Brook State Park and Pawtuckaway State Park appear alongside the heights of Kearsarge Mountain and the Belknap Mountains. This survey provides a clear view of the region's development before the rapid expansion of the late 20th century, preserving the locations of smaller communities like Sutton and Deering within their topographical context.