1958 Map of Somersworth

About this map

The Salmon Falls River serves as the state boundary between Berwick, Maine, and Somersworth, New Hampshire, anchoring a landscape shaped by early New England industry and transit. This 1958 survey, with revisions from the early 1970s, captures the tight-knit grid of the Foundry district and the influence of the Boston and Maine Railroad as it cuts through the river valley. Numerous family-named landmarks like Stackpole Bridge, Mathews Millpond, and Messenger Bridge reveal the deep genealogical roots of the area. Moving away from the river, the terrain transitions into the forested heights of Estes Hill and Windy Hill, where rural landmarks like Oak Woods Ch and the Grange Hall near Five Corners suggest a long-standing community structure based on local agricultural and social hubs.