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1956 Map of Dover

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Dover
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1970
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1970

About this map

The Piscataqua River and its numerous tidal branches form the geographic heart of this mid-century New Hampshire and Maine coastal region. Centered on the industrial and residential hub of Dover, the map reveals a landscape undergoing significant post-war change, most notably the sprawling presence of the Pease Air Force Base and its adjacent U S Military Reservation near Newington. This military expansion is mirrored by suburban developments like Pannaway Manor and Wentworth Acres, which contrast with the older, established centers of Durham, Newmarket, and South Berwick.

Educational and cultural landmarks are prominently featured, from the University of New Hampshire campus to local religious centers like Green Hill Chapel and Full Gospel Ch. The era's transit patterns are well-defined by the Spaulding Turnpike and the Boston and Maine Railroad, which service a mix of rural hills such as Pudding Hill and industrial sites like the various Gravel Pits found near Madbury.