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1941 Map of Manchester

Name: 1941 Topographic Map of Manchester
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1950
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1950

About this map

The industrial and residential growth of the Merrimack River valley is documented here, anchored by the urban centers of Manchester and Nashua. The landscape reflects a transition from river-based industry and rail corridors like the B. and M. R. R. to established rural townships including Londonderry and Pelham. Significant local infrastructure is evident, from the Pennichuck Waterworks to the sprawling Pine Grove Cemetery, alongside recreational landmarks like Massabesic Lake and Pine Island Park.

The presence of numerous named schools, such as Musquash Sch and Gumpas Pd Sch, and religious sites like St Marie Convent provides a detailed view of community centers in the early to mid-20th century. Topography varies from the prominent Rock Rimmon to the height of Jeremy Hill, where a Fire Tower monitored the surrounding woodlands, offering insights into the natural and man-made landmarks of the southern New Hampshire interior.