Francestown New Hampshire Map

About Francestown, New Hampshire

Francestown is a locality in Hills County, New Hampshire, United States. It is a small community with a population of 133. The population density is 56.4 people per km². Francestown is located at 42.9876°N, 71.8126°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone.

Francestown unfolds across rolling hills, a landscape where the earth hums with a quiet, resilient beauty. It lies 17.1 miles west of Merrimack Valley, MA (from Merrimack Valley, MA: bearing 278°T), and is situated 7.1 miles east-south-east of Antrim. The terrain here, sculpted by ancient glaciers, presents a pleasingly uneven canvas of dense woodlands and open meadows, crisscrossed by meandering streams that reflect the ever-changing New Hampshire sky. In the late afternoon, the sun, weary from its journey, casts long, amber shadows that stretch and deepen across the fields, imbuing the air with a mellow, almost tangible warmth. The houses, often painted in muted tones of cream, grey, and barn red, seem to emerge organically from the land itself, their windows gazing out with a gentle, knowing patience. The very air carries a crisp, clean scent, a blend of pine needles, damp earth, and the distant promise of woodsmoke. The heart of Francestown beats with a history rooted in granite and industry, a legacy still palpable in the sturdy architecture and the echoes of its past. Once a thriving center for quarrying and manufacturing, its economy has since gracefully transitioned, embracing a more pastoral and artisanal character. The old mill buildings, though now repurposed, stand as silent sentinels to a bygone era of bustling activity, their stone facades weathered by countless seasons. Local craftspeople continue to honor the region’s heritage, their workshops buzzing with a quiet dedication to creating objects of enduring quality. The town's enduring charm lies not in grand pronouncements, but in the subtle persistence of its traditions, the deep-seated neighborliness, and the profound connection its residents feel to this particular patch of New Hampshire earth.

About This Francestown Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Francestown, New Hampshire — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.987582, -71.812577. 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 Francestown and Hills County.

Detailed location data for Francestown includes the ZIP code (03043), telephone area code (603), county seat of Hills County, and school district assignment (Contoocook Valley 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 Francestown is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.