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1888 Map of Haverhill

Name: 1888 Topographic Map of Haverhill
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1888
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1888

About this map

Haverhill and Bradford anchor the southern reach of this survey, where the Merrimack River serves as the industrial and geographic centerpiece. The 1880s landscape is defined by a dense network of transportation, featuring the Main Line of B. & M. R.R. and specialized spurs like the Merrimac Branch of B.& M. R.R. and the Georgetown Branch of B. & M. R.R.. These rail corridors facilitated the growth of distinct rail-oriented hubs such as Salem Depot, Atkinson Depot, and Newton Junction.

Beyond the urban centers, the topography transitions into the rolling hills of southern New Hampshire, including Brandy Brow Hill and Rock Rimmon. Water resources are abundant, ranging from large bodies like Island Pond and Great Pond to the municipal utility of Millvale Res. and Lake Pentucket or Round Pond. The survey captures the intricate boundary between Massachusetts and New Hampshire before modern suburban expansion, detailing smaller clusters like Ayers Village and Marshall Corner.