1958 Map of Somersworth

About this map

Somersworth, New Hampshire, and the neighboring settlement of Berwick, Maine, are divided by the Salmon Falls River in this detailed 1958 topographic survey. The industrial character of the river valley is evident at Foundry, while the surrounding hills like Abbott Hill and Estes Hill are marked by a dispersed network of rural landmarks. Genealogists will find numerous unnamed Cem sites scattered throughout the landscape, alongside community pillars such as the Oak Woods Ch and Beech Ridge Ch. Transportation infrastructure is a central theme, with the Boston and Maine Railroad and the B & M tracks following the terrain, connecting the urban centers to the agricultural hinterlands. The map also highlights smaller water bodies and marshes, including Beaver Dam Pond and Cranberry Meadow Brook, which influenced early road placements like Beech Ridge Road and Diamond Hill Road.