Ashland New Hampshire Map

About Ashland, New Hampshire

Ashland is a locality in Grafton County, New Hampshire, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,082. Ashland is located at 43.6954°N, 71.6306°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 3217.

Ashland rests in a shallow bowl of New Hampshire land, a place where the Pemigewasset River, swollen with tributaries, gathers its strength. It lies 34.0 miles north of Concord, NH (from Concord, NH: bearing 352°T), and is situated 5.1 miles south-east of Plymouth. The terrain here is a study in quiet persistence, a network of modest hills that cradle the valley floor, their slopes softened by a dense, almost insistent green during the warmer months. Roads, like veins, trace the contours of the land, leading past weathered farmsteads and clusters of homes that seem to have grown organically from the earth. Even on a clear day, a certain diffused quality of light often hangs in the air, a gentle luminescence that hints at the deep woods and the coming of evening. The air itself carries the scent of pine and damp earth, a constant reminder of the surrounding wilderness. The history of Ashland is tied to the relentless flow of water and the enduring spirit of its people. Once a hub for the lumber industry, the remnants of that era are still visible in the sturdy, brick buildings that line Main Street, their facades bearing the patina of generations of commerce. The economy now leans towards a diversified mix, with small businesses and a growing presence in specialized manufacturing. It is a place where the past is not entirely buried, but rather woven into the present, a quiet hum beneath the surface of everyday life. One might notice the distinctive way the late afternoon sun, when it finally breaks through, casts long, lean shadows across the town square, a fleeting, almost painterly moment.

About This Ashland Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Ashland, New Hampshire — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 43.695351, -71.630633. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Ashland and Grafton County.

Detailed location data for Ashland includes the ZIP code (03217), telephone area code (603), county seat of Grafton County (Haverhill), and school district assignment (Ashland School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Ashland is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.