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1893 Map of Dover

Name: 1893 Topographic Map of Dover
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1909
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1909

About this map

Dover and the surrounding borderlands of New Hampshire and Maine are defined by a complex network of tidal rivers and early rail infrastructure in the late 19th century. The confluence of the Cocheco River and Salmon Falls River forms the Piscataqua River, a vital waterway that separates Eliot, Maine, from Newington and Rollinsford. This survey captures the height of the railroad era, showing the Boston and Maine Railroad and its various divisions as they connect industrial hubs like Rochester and Somersworth to coastal ports.

Local landmarks such as Garrison Hill and Great Works provide historical anchor points for genealogists, while the numerous depots—including Barrington Station, Kittery Depot, and Greenland Depot—illustrate the importance of rail transit for smaller communities. The vast expanse of Great Bay dominates the southern portion of the map, fed by the Lamprey River and Oyster River, creating a landscape where water and rail dictated the growth of towns like Durham and Newmarket.