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1944 Map of Hampton

Name: 1944 Topographic Map of Hampton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1944
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1944

About this map

The Atlantic Ocean coastline defines the landscape of this 1944 survey, featuring a series of salt marshes and sandy reaches before the era of intensive modern development. The Hampton River and Blackwater River snake through the expansive Hampton Flats, where the Boston and Maine RR crosses the tidal landscape near Hampton Falls. This era of the New Hampshire coast is marked by established summer colonies and institutions, including Stoneleigh College near Rye Beach and the Dearborn Academy in Seabrook.

The map details a network of crossroads that served as local hubs, such as The Five Corners, Cemetery Corners, and Fogg Corner. Along the shore, significant landmarks like the Hampton Beach State Reservation and Great Boars Head provide clear reference points for those studying the evolution of the Seacoast region. From the residential clusters at North Hampton Center to the fishing and maritime infrastructure at Hampton Harbor, the map documents a transition from traditional rail-based travel to a more automotive-focused coastal economy.