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Durham New Hampshire Map

Explore Durham, New Hampshire, with this interactive street and satellite map.

Interactive Map of Durham, New Hampshire

City	Durham
State	New Hampshire (NH)
County	Strafford County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/New_York)

Latitude	43.133974
Longitude	-70.926448
Population	11,147
Density	1422.8 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	03824
Area Code	603
County Seat	Dover
School District	Oyster River Cooperative School District

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About Durham, New Hampshire

Durham is a locality in Strafford County, New Hampshire, United States. It has a population of 11,147. The population density is 1422.8 people per km². Durham is located at 43.1340°N, 70.9264°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 03824.

Durham rises from a landscape defined by the quiet persistence of the College Brook as it winds toward the distant Atlantic Ocean. It lies 5.2 miles south-southwest of Dover, NH (from Dover, NH: bearing 211°T), and is situated 9.3 miles west-northwest of Portsmouth. The low, uneven horizon to the west is marked by the distant shadow of the Rocky Hills, while the immediate ground is carved by the basin of Spruce Hole. A mile from the center, the Durham Reservoir holds a mirror to the sky, offering a stillness that contrasts with the seasonal churn of the nearby UNH Property. To the north, the trees of Smith State Forest provide a dark, evergreen edge to the horizon. Even in the height of summer, the air carries a crispness, a reminder that the cold Atlantic Ocean lies only thirteen miles away.

Settlement in Durham grew from a reliance on the land and the power of the water, which once turned the wheels of early industry. The power of Packers Falls provided the energy for early mills, anchoring the inhabitants to the rhythm of the current. Today, the economy has shifted away from these primitive mills, yet the spirit of Yankee thrift remains in the sturdy architecture of the older streets. The presence of a major university has replaced traditional manufacturing as the primary engine of local activity, drawing thinkers and laborers alike. This shift has allowed the town to maintain a steady, purposeful pace, independent of the industrial booms that defined other parts of the region. Granite stones, scavenged from forgotten walls, still frame the gardens and foundations of the older residences, grounding the modern economy in a tangible past.

Durham maintains a distinct cultural character forged by the intellectual density of the University of New Hampshire, which operates within the expansive UNH Property. The town serves as a gathering point for a diverse population, yet it retains a quiet, studious atmosphere when the students retreat during the breaks. On the edge of the campus, the proximity of the College Brook provides a natural sanctuary for those seeking a moment of reflection away from the academic rigor. The explorer and mountaineer Bradford Washburn, known for his extensive mapping of challenging terrain, spent his early years in this intellectual environment. Events here often center on the academic calendar, reflecting a community that values the exchange of ideas as much as the preservation of its natural surroundings. Throughout the year, the town remains a place of quiet observation, where the changing light on the water at Packers Falls serves as a subtle clock for the passing seasons.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Carved Bench (Monument) — 0.0 mi, 013° N
East-West Park (Monument) — 0.2 mi, 278° W
Benjamin Thompson Dedication Plaque (Monument) — 0.3 mi, 297° NW
Dance Of The Ray (Public Artwork) — 0.4 mi, 272° W
Noonan Outdoor Classroom (Theatre) — 0.4 mi, 294° NW
Great Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve (Marine Protected Area) — 0.4 mi, 118° SE
UNew Hampshire - College Woods (Recreation Easement) — 0.6 mi, 288° W
UNH - Horticulture Farm (Recreation Easement) — 0.6 mi, 305° NW
Paul Bunyan Tree (Viewpoint) — 0.9 mi, 279° W
LaRoche and Woodman Brook (State Conservation Area) — 1.1 mi, 193° S
Great Bay Megasite - Beaudette 2 (State Conservation Area) — 1.5 mi, 184° S
Maud Jones Memorial Forest Trail (.8 mi) (Attraction) — 2.4 mi, 282° W
Wagon (Attraction) — 2.8 mi, 097° E
Newmarket Millspace (Arts Centre) — 3.8 mi, 187° S
Great Bay National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 4.5 mi, 132° SE · 3,359 acres

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