1918 Map of Dover

About this map

The Piscataqua River system dominates this coastal landscape, where the tides of Great Bay and Little Bay meet the industrious centers of southeastern New Hampshire and Maine. The survey highlights a highly developed rail and river economy during the First World War era, with the Boston and Maine Railroad connecting riverfront towns like Dover and New Market. Beyond the urban centers, the map reveals a dense network of rural infrastructure, including numerous family-named landmarks such as Demeritt Hill and Hicks Hill. Local history is preserved through the locations of the County Farm in Dover, the Fairgrounds in Portsmouth, and specialized sites like Sawyers and Cushings. Coastal points and coves, from Fox Pt to Welsh Cove, illustrate the intricate shoreline of the Oyster River and Lamprey River before modern expansion altered these waterfronts.