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Exeter New Hampshire Map

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

This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.

Interactive Map of Exeter, New Hampshire

How to Use This Exeter, New Hampshire Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Exeter, New Hampshire. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of New Hampshire or beyond.

Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).

TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Exeter.

Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.

Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.

CityExeter
StateNew Hampshire (NH)
CountyRockingham County
CountryUnited States of America
TimezoneEastern Time (America/New_York)
Latitude42.981477
Longitude-70.947834
Population10,109
Density868.1 /km²
IncorporatedN/A
ZIP Code03833
Area Code603
County SeatBrentwood
School DistrictExeter Regional Cooperative School District

About Exeter, New Hampshire

Exeter is a locality in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States. It has a population of 10,109. The population density is 868.1 people per km². Exeter is located at 42.9815°N, 70.9478°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 03833.

Exeter defines its presence through the steady, tidal pulse of the Squamscott River that carves a path through the landscape. It lies 11.2 miles west-southwest of Portsmouth, NH (from Portsmouth, NH: bearing 236°T), and is situated 8.5 miles north of Amesbury. The surrounding terrain rises toward the modest elevation of Stratham Heights, offering a vantage point over the low-lying basin where the water meets the land. A short distance away, the Atlantic Ocean exerts a subtle influence on the local climate, tempering the air with a faint, salt-tinged breeze. Residents often find quiet reflection near the serene shores of Colcord Pond, a place where the water remains undisturbed by the movement of the tides. The Great Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve serves as a vital sanctuary for wildlife, preserving the delicate balance of the marshy environment that defines the ecological character of Exeter.

Settlers established Exeter with a focus on the river as a vital artery for trade and early manufacturing, utilizing the flow to power local industry. The economy has transitioned over centuries from colonial resource extraction to a diverse base that sustains modern life while respecting the traditional Yankee independence of the region. Granite remains a foundational element here, seen in the enduring stone walls that mark property lines and the sturdy construction of older buildings. Local businesses thrive on a foundation of thrift and careful stewardship, keeping the commercial center vibrant without sacrificing the quiet dignity of the streets. Even as technology and professional services have grown, the influence of the river and the proximity to the coast continue to shape the rhythm of daily labor in Exeter.

Culture in Exeter reflects a deep respect for intellectual heritage and the preservation of historical architecture. The presence of Phillips Exeter Academy brings a distinct academic vitality to the streets, drawing students and scholars from across the globe to its campus. Notable figures, including the author Dan Brown, have long been associated with the area, their work echoing the quiet, thoughtful atmosphere found in local libraries and bookshops. Annual events bring the residents together to celebrate the changing seasons, often gathering near the water to mark the passage of the year. The town maintains a consistent character, favoring the preservation of its colonial-era buildings over the relentless pursuit of modern expansion. Life here moves with a deliberate, measured pace that honors the past while remaining open to the quiet innovations of the present.

Nearby Outdoor Places

  • Seacoast Artist Association (Gallery) — 0.0 mi, 105° E
  • Historic Black-Owned Building (Monument) — 0.0 mi, 076° E
  • John Templeton (Monument) — 0.0 mi, 248° W
  • Great Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve (Marine Protected Area) — 0.0 mi, 021° N
  • State Treasury (Monument) — 0.1 mi, 287° W
  • Foundation Art Space (Gallery) — 0.1 mi, 073° E
  • Town House Common (Local Park) — 0.1 mi, 147° SE
  • Swasey Parkway (Local Park) — 0.1 mi, 302° NW
  • Windows on Water (Gallery) — 0.1 mi, 084° E
  • Exeter Fire Museum (Museum) — 0.2 mi, 160° S
  • Phillips Exeter Academy Land (Recreation Easement) — 0.7 mi, 164° S
  • Waterworks Land (Waterfowl Production Area) — 0.7 mi, 069° E
  • Oaklands Town Forest (Local Resource Management Area) — 1.5 mi, 353° N
  • Little River Conservation Area (Local Resource Management Area) — 1.5 mi, 291° W
  • Marshall Farms HOA (Local Conservation Area) — 1.6 mi, 250° W
  • Phillips Exeter Academy Kensington (Recreation Easement) — 1.6 mi, 179° S
  • Pine Road Site (State Conservation Area) — 3.7 mi, 300° NW
  • Manchester-Portsmouth RR Bed (State Park) — 4.2 mi, 349° N
  • Stratham Hill (Viewpoint) — 5.0 mi, 036° NE
  • Hampton Falls Historical Society (Museum) — 5.6 mi, 138° SE
  • Why We Love Newmarket (Public Artwork) — 6.8 mi, 005° N
  • Newmarket Millspace (Arts Centre) — 6.8 mi, 005° N
  • Epping Community Theatre (Theatre) — 6.9 mi, 304° NW
  • French Mill (Historic Ruins) — 7.0 mi, 249° W
  • Great Bay National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 7.4 mi, 035° NE · 3,359 acres
  • Joseph Young Foundation (Historic Ruins) — 7.5 mi, 250° W
  • Explore The Ocean World Oceanarium (Aquarium) — 8.4 mi, 122° SE
  • Sea Shell Stage (Theatre) — 8.5 mi, 126° SE
  • Al Gauron Fishing & Whale Watching (Attraction) — 8.7 mi, 130° SE
  • Triple Giant Slides (Attraction) — 9.2 mi, 066° NE

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About This Exeter Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Exeter, New Hampshire. Coordinates: 42.981477, -70.947834. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.

Detailed location data for Exeter includes the ZIP code (03833), telephone area code (603), county seat of Rockingham County (Brentwood), and school district assignment (Exeter Regional Cooperative School District).

Search Maps opens a second, independent map. It searches OpenStreetMap for any US town, county or landmark by name; offers USGS topographic maps and USGS aerial imagery as base layers; overlays a labelled U.S. National Grid (USNG) so the map can be read like a printed topographic quad; measures distance and grid, true and magnetic bearings between any two points; and takes a single GPS fix reporting your position as a USNG grid reference and as latitude and longitude. Map tiles require cell coverage, but a GPS position does not, so the coordinates remain correct even where the map cannot load.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.

Page generatedSeptember 2026
Location dataSimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data
Map layersGoogle Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; USGS The National Map topographic and aerial imagery (public domain); magnetic declination from NOAA NCEI (World Magnetic Model)
Wikipedia validationArticle content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API.