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Hampton New Hampshire Map

Explore Hampton, 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 Hampton, New Hampshire

How to Use This Hampton, New Hampshire Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Hampton, 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 Hampton.

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.

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

Latitude	42.943902
Longitude	-70.825354
Population	9,597
Density	680.5 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Codes	03842, 03843
Area Code	603
County Seat	Brentwood
School District	Hampton School District

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About Hampton, New Hampshire

Hampton is a locality in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States. It has a population of approximately 9,597. The population density is 680.5 people per km². Hampton is located at 42.9439°N, 70.8254°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP codes: 03842, 03843.

Hampton holds a quiet command over the landscape where the Drakes River carves a path toward the sea. It lies 10.0 miles south-southwest of Portsmouth, NH (from Portsmouth, NH: bearing 203°T), and is situated 8.9 miles north-northeast of Newburyport. The terrain remains largely defined by the steady moisture of the F&G Hampton Saltmarsh - SPNHF, which stretches its grasses toward the horizon. Two miles to the east, the Atlantic Ocean exerts a rhythmic pull on the graying light of late afternoon. Further inland, the distant slopes of the Pawtuckaway Mountains provide a jagged silhouette against the sky, while the cooling spray of Hampton Falls offers a seasonal respite. The earth here is firm, marked by the stubborn persistence of salt-hardy flora and the slow, deliberate movement of tidal channels.

Settlement in Hampton grew from the necessity of harnessing the land and the water for survival. Early industries relied upon the bounty of the shoreline and the timber harvested from local woodlands, fostering a spirit of Yankee independence that persists in the modern economy. While the Powwow River State Forest once provided raw materials, today the local industry focuses on commerce and services that support a steady, year-round population. The proximity to the Atlantic Ocean encourages a maritime tradition that informs the daily habits of those who work near the docks and the shoreline. Despite the shifts in modern trade, the community retains a practical, grounded approach to development that favors longevity over fleeting trends.

Cultural life in Hampton finds its pulse in the seasonal gatherings and the preservation of historic spaces that anchor the community. The F&G Hampton Saltmarsh - SPNHF serves as a reminder of the delicate balance between human activity and the natural world, while the proximity to Hunts Island invites quiet reflection on the geography of the coast. Residents often look toward the horizon where the land meets the water, finding a sense of continuity in the unchanging tides. Notable figures such as the author Celia Thaxter were once drawn to the character of this coastline, finding inspiration in the rugged interplay of light and salt air. Everyday life proceeds with a measured pace, defined by the seasonal arrival of visitors and the enduring presence of those who call the region home.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Hampton Water Works Land (Waterfowl Production Area) — 0.7 mi, 352° N
Batchelder Park (Local Park) — 0.9 mi, 282° W
SPNHF Saltmarsh - Penniman (Conservation Area) — 1.2 mi, 117° SE
F&G Hampton Saltmarsh - SPNHF (State Conservation Area) — 1.3 mi, 223° SW
Boeis Wildlife Preserve (Local Conservation Area) — 1.4 mi, 039° NE
F&G Hampton Saltmarsh - Munsey (State Conservation Area) — 1.5 mi, 209° SW
Hampton Beach State Park (Marine Protected Area) — 1.6 mi, 113° SE
Carol Whalen Art Studio (Gallery) — 1.6 mi, 341° N
Explore The Ocean World Oceanarium (Aquarium) — 2.1 mi, 155° SE
Marine Memorial (Monument) — 2.3 mi, 159° S
Sea Shell Stage (Theatre) — 2.5 mi, 162° S
Lafayette Trail (Monument) — 2.7 mi, 226° SW
Hampton Falls Historical Society (Museum) — 2.9 mi, 238° SW
Al Gauron Fishing & Whale Watching (Attraction) — 3.1 mi, 171° S
North Tree Marker (Monument) — 4.6 mi, 342° N
North Shore Ocean Sanctuary (Marine Protected Area) — 5.0 mi, 174° S
Exeter Fire Museum (Museum) — 6.6 mi, 291° W
Exeter Fine Crafts (Gallery) — 6.6 mi, 293° NW
Windows on Water (Gallery) — 6.6 mi, 293° NW
Triple Giant Slides (Attraction) — 6.7 mi, 019° N

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