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1905 Map of Manchester

Name: 1905 Topographic Map of Manchester
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1905
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1905

About this map

Manchester and Nashua anchor this 1903 survey, revealing a landscape defined by the Merrimac River and a dense network of early 20th-century transportation. The city of Manchester is shown in significant detail, with its grid expanding toward the Pine Grove Cemetery and Pine Island Park. To the east, the sprawling Massabesic Lake is a focal point, featuring named landmarks like Deer Neck and Mount Misery.

Railroad connectivity is paramount, with the Concord Division following the river while the Manchester and Lawrence Division and Electric RR cut through Londonderry and Derry. Genealogists can trace family holdings and old communities such as Thorntons Ferry, Windham Depot, and the noted Londonderry Lithia Spring. The map also captures early industrial and utility infrastructure, including the Pennichuck Waterworks and various mills along the smaller brooks.