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1968 Map of Manchester South

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Manchester South
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

The Merrimack River serves as the central artery for this industrial and residential landscape, with the dense urban core of Manchester expanding eastward and south during the late 1960s. The map illustrates a complex social fabric through its numerous parochial institutions, including St Peters Orphanage, St Antoine Sch, and the St Augustine Cem. These sites, alongside the massive Pine Grove Cemetery, reflect the city's established neighborhoods and heritage.

South of the city, the infrastructure of the Manchester Municipal Airport and the Everett Turnpike signals the region's mid-century modernization. The landscape transitions from the gridded streets of the city to the more open terrain of Litchfield and Merrimack, where landmarks like Reeds Ferry and the Manchester Speedway define the outskirts. To the east, the sprawling Massabesic Lake provides a natural boundary, with Browns Island and Birch Island dotting its waters.