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1956 Map of Newmarket

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Newmarket
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1958
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1958

About this map

The Squamscott River and Lamprey River converge toward the tidal flats of Great Bay, anchoring a landscape defined by New Hampshire's industrial and maritime roots. The settlement of Newmarket sits at the head of navigation on the Lamprey, where the falls once powered local mills. To the south, the village of Newfields and the critical rail intersection at Rockingham Junction highlight the importance of the Boston and Maine railroad to the region's mid-century economy.

Genealogists will find a wealth of specific local landmarks, including family-named cemeteries like Cheswell Cem, Brackett Cem, and Pickering Cem. The map also captures the rural character of the surrounding uplands, from the orchards near Stratham Hill to the agricultural crossroads at Four Corners. Significant water features such as Piscassic Ice Pond and the Oxbow Cut reveal how the natural hydrology was managed for local industry and transport.