1977 Map of Manchester South

About this map

The Merrimack River serves as the central artery of this orthophotomap, which utilizes 1977 aerial photography to document the landscape south of Manchester. Unlike a standard topographic map, this imagery reveals the dense residential and industrial patterns of late-1970s New Hampshire with photographic precision. The settlement of Reeds Ferry is visible along the riverbank, showing the evolution of this historic crossing point as it integrated into the modern suburban corridor. Near the center of the image, Pine Island Pond stands out against the developing infrastructure, providing a clear view of how water bodies and terrain dictated the placement of large-scale facilities and transportation routes during this era of growth in Hillsborough County.