1987 Map of Farmington

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The Cocheco River carves through this Strafford County landscape, serving as the historical backbone for the town of Farmington. By the late 20th century, the area shows a transition from traditional river-bound development to upland recreational and residential sites, particularly around Sunrise Lake and the various clusters at Middleton Corners and New Durham Corner. The terrain is defined by prominent elevations such as Birch Ridge and Nute Ridge, which constrain the movement of water through smaller tributaries like Mad River and Great Brook. Evidence of the region's industrial past is visible in the Old Railroad Grade and several Sandpits, while contemporary land use is marked by a Golf Course, Campground, and a Sewage Disposal Plant near the main settlement. Small cemeteries and local landmarks like Roadside Park offer specific points of interest for those tracing family history in this part of New Hampshire.