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1998 Map of Somersworth

Name: 1998 Topographic Map of Somersworth
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1999
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1999

About this map

Somersworth and Berwick straddle the border between Maine and New Hampshire in this detailed topographic study. The landscape is defined by the winding course of the Little River and a network of wetlands including Beaver Dam Heath and Cranberry Meadow. The urban core of Somersworth shows a concentration of civic life with the Town Hall and Foundry near the river, while the surrounding countryside is dotted with family-named landmarks and rural institutions.

Genealogists will find significant value in the distribution of religious and burial sites such as Oak Woods Ch, Beech Ridge Ch, and Evergreen Cem. The transition from industrial riverfronts to upland ridges like Blackberry Hill and Estes Hill reflects a classic New England settlement pattern where mills and ponds, such as Mathews Millpond, were integral to the local economy. Historical crossings like Stackpole Bridge and Messenger Bridge highlight the established transport routes connecting these border communities.