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1952 Map of Haverhill

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Haverhill
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1953
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1953

About this map

Merrimack River industry and community life define this mid-century survey of the Haverhill area. The dense urban center of Haverhill is shown in significant detail, featuring numerous educational institutions such as the Hannah Duston Sch, Tilton Sch, and the campus of Bradford Junior College south of the river. The map captures the city's growth along the Boston and Maine RR and its expansion toward outlying settlements like Rocks Village and Merrimac.

Beyond the industrial riverfront, the landscape transitions to a mix of suburban development and public greenspace, notably Winnekenni Park surrounding Kenoza Lake. Local history is anchored by landmarks like the Whittier Birthplace and several historic burial grounds, including Linwood Cem and Elmwood Cem. The proximity to the New Hampshire border is clearly delineated, showing how the northern reaches of Merrimac press against the New Hampshire Massachusetts state line.