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1957 Map of Hampton

Name: 1957 Topographic Map of Hampton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1959
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1959

About this map

The salt marshes and tidal estuaries of Hampton Harbor dominate this mid-century coastal survey, illustrating a landscape defined by the Hampton River and Blackwater River. The intricate network of tidal creeks, including Tide Mill Creek and Blind Cr, separates the developed beach fronts from the inland settlements. This era shows the early influence of the New Hampshire Turnpike and the Maine Turnpike on the region's accessibility, while the Boston and Maine RR continues to serve established communities like Seabrook Station and North Hampton Center.

Coastal development is concentrated along Ocean Blvd, from the rocky outcrops of Little Boars Head to the sandy expanse of Hampton Beach. Local history is captured through specific landmarks such as Dearborn Academy, St Francis College, and numerous family-named corners like Fogg Corner and Elmwood Corners. The map also preserves the locations of early industry and infrastructure, from the Gravel Pit and Quarry to the Hampton Waterworks and a Drive-in Theater.