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1956 Map of Haverhill

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Haverhill
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1964
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1964

About this map

Haverhill stands as a primary hub along the Merrimack River, shown here during a period of significant post-war expansion into the surrounding Rockingham and Essex Counties. The industrial legacy of the river valley is anchored by a dense network of neighborhoods like Bradford, Ayers Village, and Riverside, while the Boston and Maine Railroad continues to define the corridor's connectivity. Beyond the urban center, the landscape transitions into a mosaic of small New Hampshire and Massachusetts towns including Kingston, Newton, and Atkinson.

Genealogical and local history value is high, with numerous family-named landmarks and smaller settlements such as Grosvenor Corner and Sargent Corners clearly marked. Notable cultural and civic sites are identified, including the Whittier Birthplace and Benson Hospital, alongside established recreational areas like Canobie Lake and Kingston State Park. The map also captures several distinct burial grounds like the Willow Grove Cem and Children of Israel Ch, reflecting the diverse community history of the Merrimack Valley.