Meredith, New Hampshire — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Meredith, Belknap County.
| City | Meredith |
| State | New Hampshire (NH) |
| County | Belknap |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 43.657575 |
| Longitude | -71.500352 |
| Population | 2,527 |
| Density | N/A /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
Meredith is a locality in Belknap County, New Hampshire, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,527. Meredith is located at 43.6576°N, 71.5004°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 03253.
Meredith rests on the broad western shoulder of Lake Winnipesaukee, a place where the land gently slopes towards the vast, shimmering expanse of water. It lies 31.1 miles north of Concord, NH (from Concord, NH: bearing 3°T), and is situated 9.1 miles north of Laconia. The air here carries the clean scent of pine and the subtle, mineral tang of the lake, especially in the early morning when a soft mist often clings to the shoreline. Hills, softened by centuries of glacial polish and cloaked in a patchwork of deciduous forest and evergreen stands, define the horizon, their contours mirroring the slow, deliberate rhythm of the seasons. Even in the height of summer, a certain quietude pervades the landscape, a sense of enduring peace that settles over the scattered homes and the winding country roads. The history of Meredith is deeply entwined with the very waters that define it, a legacy stretching back to its incorporation in 1768. For generations, the lake was the lifeblood of the community, supporting a thriving timber industry and later, a growing tourism trade drawn by its natural beauty. The distinctive wooden boats that still ply the waters are a nod to that heritage, a reminder of a time when the lake was as vital for transport as it is now for recreation. The town’s economy, though diversified, still feels the pull of the lake, from the bustling marinas in summer to the quiet contemplation of snowy landscapes in winter. Meredith's charm lies not in grand pronouncements, but in the enduring character of its people and the timeless allure of its lakeside setting, a place where the past and present flow together as smoothly as the lake's gentle tides.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Meredith, New Hampshire with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Meredith and Belknap County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Meredith is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct Meredith is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |