1968 Map of Manchester North

About this map

The Merrimack River serves as the central artery for this late-1960s survey, dictating the development patterns of Hooksett and northern Manchester. The landscape is defined by a dense corridor of transportation and industry, where the Boston and Maine Railroad and the Everett Turnpike parallel the river's path. While the southern portion of the map shows the northward expansion of Manchester's urban grid, including several religious and educational institutions like Notre Dame College and St Catherines Sch, the northern and eastern reaches remain significantly more open. The expansive Bear Brook State Park occupies the northeast corner, while smaller water bodies like Heads Pond and Clay Pond dot the wooded hills. Genealogists will find several burial grounds of interest, including the St Jean Baptiste Cem near Suncook and the Martin Cem located near the river bend at Martin.