This beautifully detailed map of Gilsum, New Hampshire was created in 2026 using aerial imagery combined with modern topographical, census, street and landmark data. It’s a one-of-a-kind view of Gilsum that combines accurate data with a vintage aesthetic. The map shows every building in its true location, many of the roads carry their names, and the shaded topographic relief shows the shape of the land.
See it on a wall
The Gilsum map as a framed print. Swipe for more.
Explore an aerial view of Gilsum, New Hampshire
On the map you’ll find Downtown, Roundys Corner, Lower Village, Bingham Hill, Eaton Hill, Hammond Hollow, Smith Hill, Surry Mountain Preserve, and Tibbetts (D), along with Gilsum Road, Old County Road, Old Keene Road, and more. If you look closely you can even find your house accurately drawn in its correct location. Zoom in on the preview to look for yours.
Did You Know?
The land was first named Boyle in 1752, but the French and Indian War kept settlers away. Governor Benning Wentworth chartered it again in 1763. He named it Gilsum by blending two proprietors’ surnames: Samuel Gilbert and Thomas Sumner, his son-in-law. Josiah Kilburn of Hebron, Connecticut, settled here first in 1764.
Take a closer look at the Gilsum map
This beautifully detailed map of Gilsum makes an attractive addition to your office, library, or den, and it can even be used to teach children the geography and history of the area. It also makes a great gift for anyone who grew up in Gilsum or moved away. When you’re done exploring, click here to get your copy of the Gilsum map.






