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1988 Map of Concord

Name: 1988 Topographic Map of Concord
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1988
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1988

About this map

The Merrimack River valley anchors this 1988 map, serving as the primary corridor for development between Concord and northern Manchester. The terrain is characterized by the convergence of several major waterways, including the Contoocook River, Suncook River, and Winnipesaukee River, which historically powered the industrial centers of the region. Transportation networks are prominent, featuring the Boston and Maine RR following the riverbanks and the intersection of Interstate 93 and Interstate 89, illustrating the area's role as a New Hampshire transit hub.

Recreational and conservation lands are extensive, with large tracts like Bear Brook State Park and Pawtuckaway State Park providing significant open space. To the west, the landscape rises toward Mount Kearsarge, while the eastern portion of the sheet is dotted with major water bodies such as Bow Lake and Northwood Lake. This survey captures the late-20th-century balance between growing urban centers and the preserved woodlands of the Belknap Mountains and various state forests.