1893 Map of Dover

About this map

Dover and Portsmouth anchor this late-19th-century landscape where tidal rivers and complex rail networks intersect at the Maine-New Hampshire Boundary Line. The map reveals a highly connected maritime and industrial corridor, centered on the expansive waters of Great Bay and the confluence of the Cocheco River and Piscataqua River. This survey captures the region before modern highway development, highlighting the reliance on water-level routes for both the numerous rail lines and early settlements. Notable rail junctions like Conway Junction and South Newmarket Junction underscore the area's role as a transportation hub. Inland, family-named landmarks such as Garrison Hill and Jewett Hill overlook a patchwork of townships including Madbury, Durham, and Eliot, reflecting the deep-rooted agricultural and milling history of the Piscataqua basin.