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1968 Map of Derry

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Derry
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1985
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1985

About this map

Derry and its surrounding villages of East Derry and Derry Village anchor this mid-century topographic survey, revealing a landscape transitioning from rural New Hampshire life to a more developed suburban pattern. The town’s history is reflected in institutions like Pinkerton Academy and the literary significance of the Robert Frost Farm in the southeast. Industrial remnants such as the Gravel Pit and the tracks of the Boston and Maine Railroad show the economic infrastructure that supported the region's growth near the banks of Beaver Brook.

Water plays a central role in the area's geography, from the sprawling southern reaches of Massabesic Lake with its various islands like Loon Island to the recreational hubs of Beaver Lake and Harantis Lake. The terrain is marked by numerous named rises, including Warner Hill and Mount Misery, providing a glimpse into the local nomenclature used by residents before more modern developments began to obscure these historical landforms.