2021 Map of Penacook

About this map

The Merrimack River serves as the central artery for this part of New Hampshire, where the confluence with the Contoocook River defines the landscape near Penacook. This survey captures a mix of established town centers like Boscawen and Canterbury alongside smaller historical nodes such as Boyce and Canterbury Station. The presence of several family and church burial grounds, including Shell Church Cem and Zions Hill Cem, provides significant detail for genealogical research. Land use in the early 21st century remains tied to the water and terrain, visible in features like the Sewalls Falls and the broad Hoit Road Marsh. Education and local history are anchored by landmarks like the Kezer Seminary in the northeastern reaches, while the geography is punctuated by numerous hills such as Cogswell Hill and Whitney Hill.