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1956 Map of Newmarket

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Newmarket
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1977
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

The Lamprey River winds through this coastal New Hampshire landscape, meeting the tidal waters of Great Bay at the Upper Narrows. Centered on the industrial and residential hub of Newmarket, the map captures the transition from town centers to rural hill country in the mid-1950s. The rail corridor of the Boston and Maine Railroad serves as a primary spine for the region, connecting Newfields and Stratham to the larger network. Local history is preserved in several family and community burial grounds, including Riverside Cem and Calvary Cem, which sit near the river's edge.

Industrial and agricultural features appear throughout, from the Piscassic Ice Pond to the numerous gravel pits dotting the hills. The terrain is defined by low-lying elevations such as Stratham Hill, crowned by the Stratham Lookout Tower, and Great Hill. Revisions from the early 1970s, shown in purple, highlight the gradual expansion of residential roads near Four Corners and along Epping Road, reflecting the area's growth beyond its traditional maritime and rail origins.