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1956 Map of Dover

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Dover
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1963
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1963

About this map

The Piscataqua River and its complex tidal tributaries anchor this mid-century look at the Seacoast region, showing the area as it stood after the establishment of Pease Air Force Base. The transition from rural farming to Cold War-era infrastructure is evident in the development of Atlantic Heights and Pannaway Manor near Portsmouth, contrasted with the academic grounds of the University of New Hampshire in Durham.

The landscape is deeply defined by the Cocheco River and Bellamy River, which flow past the regional centers of Dover and Somersworth. Family-named landmarks such as Rollins Farm and Hayes Hill sit alongside newer transportation corridors like the Spaulding Turnpike. The extensive network of the Boston and Maine Railroad connects established mill towns and smaller crossings like Crocketts Crossing, reflecting the region’s enduring rail-based industry.