1893 Map of Dover

About this map

Dover serves as the focal point of this late 19th-century survey, situated at the confluence of the Cocheco River and Bellamy River. The landscape is defined by the complex tidal reaches of Great Bay and the Piscataqua River, which forms the Maine-New Hampshire Boundary Line. This era of New Hampshire history is marked by a dense rail infrastructure, with the Western Division Boston and Maine Railroad and the Portsmouth and Dover RR weaving through emerging industrial centers. Significant local hubs like South Berwick and Durham are shown alongside smaller rail stops such as Barrington Station and Kittery Depot. The map also captures the maritime character of the region, noting prominent points like Fox Point and Pierce's Point, and the milling history at Great Works. The topography is precisely rendered, documenting local heights like Garrison Hill and Raitt Hill before modern coastal development altered the landscape.