Newfields New Hampshire Map

About Newfields, New Hampshire

Newfields is a locality in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States. It is a small community with a population of 378. Newfields is located at 43.0370°N, 70.9384°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 3856.

Newfields rests in a landscape shaped by the gentle erosion of time and water, where the Lamprey River carves its slow, deliberate path. It lies 9.2 miles west-south-west of Portsmouth, NH (from Portsmouth, NH: bearing 255°T), and is situated 6.7 miles south of Durham. Rolling hills, softened by the verdant cloak of deciduous forests, give way to broad meadows that shimmer with a particular, diffused light, especially in the late afternoon when the sun begins its descent. The air here carries the clean scent of pine and damp earth, a subtle perfume that speaks of the surrounding woodlands and the proximity to the coast, though the ocean itself remains a distant promise. Small brooks, their waters clear and cool, thread through the terrain, feeding into the larger river and sustaining the quiet abundance of the region. The history of Newfields is inextricably linked to the Lamprey River, which once powered the mills that formed the backbone of its early economy. Sawmills and gristmills, fueled by the river's energy, drew settlers to the area, establishing a community rooted in the practicalities of harnessing natural resources. Though the industrial hum has largely faded, replaced by a quieter pace of life, echoes of that industrious past can still be felt in the surviving stone foundations and the enduring sense of self-reliance that characterizes Newfields. Today, the town embraces a more diversified character, with a blend of residential neighborhoods, small businesses, and a growing appreciation for the natural beauty that defines its surroundings, drawing those who seek a connection to a more grounded existence.

About This Newfields Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Newfields, New Hampshire — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 43.037032, -70.938391. 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 Newfields and Rockingham County.

Detailed location data for Newfields includes the ZIP code (03856), telephone area code (603), county seat of Rockingham County (Brentwood), and school district assignment (Exeter Regional Cooperative 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 Newfields is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.