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1950 Map of Exeter

Name: 1950 Topographic Map of Exeter
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1960
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1960

About this map

The Squamscott River and its tidal reaches define the northern landscape of this mid-century New Hampshire survey, where the historic town of Exeter serves as a regional hub for rail and education. The campus of Phillips Exeter Academy occupies a significant footprint near the town center, while the Boston and Maine Railroad provides a critical transport artery through the countryside. This area is characterized by a high density of named crossroads and family-held corners, such as Haynes Corner and Prescott Corner, reflecting a long-established settlement pattern of small farms and local industry.

Evidence of the 19th-century economy persists through Coffins Mill and Weares Mill, while the presence of institutions like the Baptist Ch and numerous burying grounds, including Westview Cem, offer specific points of interest for genealogical research. The southern portion of the map crosses the state line into Massachusetts, showing the Salisbury Waterworks and the winding course of the Back River.