Belknap County Map, New Hampshire
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Belknap County, New Hampshire
Belknap County sits in the heart of New Hampshire’s Lakes Region. It’s home to Lake Winnipesaukee, the state’s largest lake. Laconia, the county seat, hosts the annual Motorcycle Week, one of the oldest motorcycle rallies in the country.
You’ll find a mix of small towns and rural areas here. Gunstock Mountain Resort offers skiing in winter and hiking in summer. The county’s named after Jeremy Belknap, a clergyman and historian.
Locals love to fish. Wolfeboro, America’s oldest summer resort town, lies partly within its borders. Belknap County is where lakeside views and mountain trails create a true New Hampshire experience.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Belknap County |
| County Seat | Laconia |
| Population | Approximately 64,500 |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Laconia, Meredith, Gilford, Alton, Belmont, Sanbornton, Barnstead, New Hampton, Gilmanton |
| Interstates and Highways | U.S. Route 3, New Hampshire Route 11, New Hampshire Route 106, New Hampshire Route 140 |
| FIPS Code | 33-001 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 469 square miles (400 sq mi land, 69 sq mi water) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Carroll County (North), Strafford County (East), Merrimack County (Southwest), Grafton County (Northwest) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone (ET) |
| State | New Hampshire |
| Coordinates | 43.5279° N, 71.4703° W |
| Etymology | Named after Jeremy Belknap, an early New Hampshire historian |
| Major Landmarks | Lake Winnipesaukee, Gunstock Mountain Resort, Weirs Beach, Winnipesaukee Playhouse |
| Website | Belknap County Website |
PHYSICAL MAP
Belknap County Topographic Map
This county is hilly, especially around the lake. Elevation varies quickly. Though mountains aren’t towering, there’s no shortage of climbs. The Belknap Mountains rise near the center. Lower elevations hug the water. Slopes give way to pockets of flat land. It’s not all wilderness because towns often sit in valleys. It’s rugged, but accessible.
TRANSPORTATION MAP
Belknap County Road Map
The main routes of Belknap County are I-93, Route 3 and NH Route 11, which runs along Lake Winnipesaukee. Though it’s not a huge network, state highways reach most towns. For a closer look, our road map has a zoom tool to explore every highway.
SATELLITE IMAGERY
Belknap County Satellite Map
Lake Winnipesaukee dominates our satellite map to the east. It’s huge with lots of inlets and islands. Forests cover most of the land. But towns like Laconia break up the green. Though there’s development, nature clearly wins.
OUTLINE MAP
Belknap County Blank Map
Belknap has an irregular shape with boundaries that follow land and water features. It doesn’t border another state and is basically in the middle of New Hampshire.
Neighboring Counties
Here are the 4 neighboring counties of Belknap County:
New Hampshire County Map
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