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1941 Map of Manchester

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

USGS Topo · Published 1941

About this map

Massabesic Lake and the winding Merrimack River anchor this mid-century topographic portrait of southern New Hampshire’s industrial and residential heart. The urban centers of Manchester and Nashua are shown at a pivotal moment of growth, connected by the extensive network of the Boston and Maine Railroad. Between these cities, the landscape is dotted with smaller settlements like Windham Depot and Reeds Ferry, reflecting an era when rail stops and river crossings still defined local geography.

Genealogists and local historians can locate specific cultural landmarks such as the St Marie Convent and the Londonderry Lithia Spring, alongside numerous rural schoolhouses including Musquash Sch and School No 5. The map also captures specialized infrastructure like the Pennichuck Waterworks and the Jeremy Hill Fire Tower, illustrating how the region balanced its burgeoning population with essential services and environmental management in the early 1940s.