1977 Map of Hampton

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The salt marshes and tidal estuaries of Rockingham County dominate this late-1970s orthophoto, showing the complex interaction between the New Hampshire coastline and the Atlantic. The Taylor River and Hampton River meander through dense wetlands, creating a distinct natural barrier between the inland settlements and the developed shoreline. The layout of Hampton Beach and Seabrook Beach is clearly visible, illustrating the concentrated coastal development of the era. To the north, Cable Road serves the more residential stretches near North Beach. This aerial perspective, produced in cooperation with the Soil Conservation Service, provides a clear view of the drainage patterns and land use in Hampton and Seabrook during a period of steady growth along the New Hampshire seacoast.