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Laconia New Hampshire Map

Explore Laconia, 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 Laconia, New Hampshire

How to Use This Laconia, New Hampshire Map

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

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	Laconia
State	New Hampshire (NH)
County	Belknap County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/New_York)

Latitude	43.576535
Longitude	-71.482263
Population	16,871
Density	328.4 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	03246, 03247
Area Code	603
County Seat	Laconia
School District	Laconia School District

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About Laconia, New Hampshire

Laconia is a locality in Belknap County, New Hampshire, United States. It has a population of 16,871. The population density is 328.4 people per km². Laconia is located at 43.5765°N, 71.4823°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Laconia is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 03246, 03247.

Laconia occupies a quiet expanse of land where the earth rises in subtle, granite-streaked ridges toward the distant, hazy silhouette of the White Mountains. It lies 22.3 miles north of Concord, NH (from Concord, NH: bearing 9°T), and is situated 8.4 miles northeast of Tilton Northfield.

The Jewett Brook cuts a deliberate path through the landscape, serving as a constant, winding presence that shapes the movement of the local terrain. Lake Winnisquam stretches out its cool, reflective surface directly against the edges of the settlement, offering a stillness that defines the surrounding horizon. Only two miles away, the Opechee Bay Tract provides a dense, wooded counterpoint to the open water, while Stewart Park offers a dedicated space for the public to observe the changing seasons. Further to the west, the Gilford Bowl creates a natural basin that catches the long, golden light of late afternoons. Those who wander toward the Mount Washington Boat Route find a path that connects them to the broader geography of this inland region, fifty-one miles from any coastline.

Industrial ambition first arrived in Laconia through the power of water, which drove the early machinery that defined the local economy for generations. Factories once hummed with the steady rhythm of textile production, establishing a foundation of labor that relied on the ingenuity of the local workforce. While the manufacturing landscape has evolved, the spirit of Yankee independence remains rooted in the small businesses and specialized trades that populate the streets today. Granite masonry and timber work still echo the architectural legacy of an era when the town served as a bustling center for regional commerce. Modern Laconia continues to balance this heritage of hard work with a diversified approach to local enterprise, ensuring that the economy remains as resilient as the stone walls that mark the edges of nearby pastures.

Cultural life in Laconia unfolds with a deliberate, unhurried pace that values tradition and community connection above the frenetic energy of larger urban centers. Residents often gather for local festivities that celebrate the regional identity, keeping alive the social bonds that have formed over many decades. The town has served as a place of inspiration for individuals like Grace Metalious, whose literary observations captured the complexities of life in this specific corner of the world. Landmarks throughout the area retain a sense of permanence, standing as quiet witnesses to the daily routines of those who live and work here. The atmosphere is marked by a particular clarity of air and light, especially when the sun moves low over the water, casting long shadows across the landscape. Visitors and locals alike find that the character of Laconia is defined by its ability to remain grounded in its own geography, offering a sense of place that is entirely its own.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Paugus Bay State Forest (State Resource Management Area) — 0.2 mi, 330° NW
Huston - Morgan State Forest (State Resource Management Area) — 0.8 mi, 257° W
Robbie Mills (Local Recreation) — 1.0 mi, 229° SW
Governors State Park (State Park) — 1.3 mi, 196° S
Bond Park (Local Park) — 1.4 mi, 162° S
Leavitt Park (Local Park) — 1.7 mi, 159° S
Autopac Gallery (Museum) — 2.3 mi, 160° S
Go-Karts (Attraction) — 2.4 mi, 040° NE
Keewakwa Abenaki Keenahbeh (Monument) — 2.8 mi, 173° S
Black Brook Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 3.0 mi, 228° SW
Colonial Theater (Theatre) — 3.4 mi, 170° S
Town Forest - Hamlin Recreation Area (Local Resource Management Area) — 3.8 mi, 298° NW
Glenn P. Hart Memorial Walkway (Monument) — 5.0 mi, 350° N
Turitella (Public Artwork) — 5.5 mi, 351° N
Mill Falls Marketplace and The Inn at Mill Falls (Monument) — 5.6 mi, 351° N
Ellacoya State Park (State Park) — 6.1 mi, 094° E
Foundations (Historic Ruins) — 6.9 mi, 292° W
Old Well (Historic Ruins) — 6.9 mi, 292° W
LRAA Art Gallery (Gallery) — 9.0 mi, 206° SW
Helene Grant Daly Art Center (Arts Centre) — 10.5 mi, 210° SW
Rome Theater (Theatre) — 10.6 mi, 211° SW
Libby Museum (Museum) — 11.5 mi, 077° E
Ledgeview Overlook (Viewpoint) — 11.8 mi, 229° SW
Squam Lakes Natural Science Center (Museum) — 12.1 mi, 334° NW
Lucknow Mansion (Attraction) — 13.2 mi, 037° NE
Mount Washington Boat Terminal (Attraction) — 13.5 mi, 088° E
Wright Museum (Museum) — 13.9 mi, 086° E
White Mountain Purchase Unit (National Forest) — 16.9 mi, 354° N · 37k acres
White Mountain National Forest (National Forest) — 18.5 mi, 001° N · 768k acres
Sandwich Range Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 19.3 mi, 354° N · 35k acres

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