Dover New Hampshire Map

About Dover, New Hampshire

Dover is a locality in Strafford County, New Hampshire, United States. It has a population of 74,236. The population density is 477.7 people per km². Dover is located at 43.1979°N, 70.8737°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 3820.

Dover, New Hampshire, unfolds with a quiet resilience, its landscape shaped by the gentle push and pull of tide and time. It lies 9.0 miles south-east of Rochester, NH (from Rochester, NH: bearing 145°T), and is situated 4.4 miles south of Somersworth. The Cocheco River, a dark, sinuous ribbon, slices through the heart of Dover, its banks often softened by stands of birch and maple, their leaves catching the late afternoon sun in a fleeting, golden moment. Beyond the river, the terrain rises and falls with a subtle grace, a mosaic of weathered clapboard homes, neatly kept yards, and the occasional, grander Victorian edifice hinting at a prosperous past. The air here, particularly in the early morning, carries a crisp, almost salty tang from the nearby Atlantic, a constant reminder of the ocean’s enduring influence. The history of Dover is deeply entwined with the flow of the Cocheco, a waterway that once powered bustling mills and fueled a thriving economy. As one of the oldest cities in New Hampshire, its roots stretch back to the earliest colonial settlements, a legacy evident in the sturdy brick buildings and the enduring spirit of its residents. For generations, Dover’s identity was forged in the industry that lined its riverbanks, from textiles to shipbuilding, and though those days have largely passed, the echoes remain in the town’s practical, no-nonsense character. Today, a blend of small businesses and emerging tech sectors contributes to Dover’s ongoing economic narrative, a testament to its adaptability, while the presence of the University of New Hampshire nearby adds a vibrant, youthful energy to the established rhythm of life.

About This Dover Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Dover, New Hampshire — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 43.197862, -70.87367. 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 Dover and Strafford County.

Detailed location data for Dover includes the ZIP code (03820), telephone area code (603), county seat of Strafford County (Dover), and school district assignment (Dover 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 Dover is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.