Historical Maps of Essex County

Journey back in time with 367 historical maps of Essex County, dating from 1886 to present day. Explore and discover the history of Essex County through detailed topographic maps, featuring cities, landmarks, and geographical changes. Dive deeper into each map with our interactive high-resolution viewer and extensive library data. Every map in our collection is also available for purchase as a framed or unframed museum-quality print for those interested interested in bringing a part of history into their home. Begin your historical adventure now!
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  1. 1886 Map of Essex County, MA
    1886 Map of Essex County, MA
    1886 Essex County
    Includes Gloucester, MA, and others
    Originally titled "Gloucester 1886"
    Published 1886
  2. 1886 Map of Essex County, MA
    1886 Map of Essex County, MA
    1886 Essex County
    Includes Lawrence, MA, New Hampshire, and others
    Originally titled "Lawrence 1886"
    Published 1886
  3. 1886 Map of Essex County, MA
    1886 Map of Essex County, MA
    1886 Essex County
    Originally titled "Lowell 1886"
    Published 1886
  4. 1888 Map of Essex County, MA
    1888 Map of Essex County, MA
    1888 Essex County
    Includes Gloucester, MA, and others
    Originally titled "Gloucester 1888"
    Published 1888
  5. 1888 Map of Essex County, MA
    1888 Map of Essex County, MA
    1888 Essex County
    Includes Haverhill, MA, New Hampshire, and others
    Originally titled "Haverhill 1888"
    Published 1888
  6. 1888 Map of Essex County, MA
    1888 Map of Essex County, MA
    1888 Essex County
    Includes Lawrence, MA, New Hampshire, and others
    Originally titled "Lawrence 1888"
    Published 1888
  7. 1888 Map of Essex County, MA
    1888 Map of Essex County, MA
    1888 Essex County
    Includes Newburyport, MA, New Hampshire, and others
    Originally titled "Newburyport 1888"
    Published 1888
  8. 1888 Map of Essex County, MA
    1888 Map of Essex County, MA
    1888 Essex County
    Includes Salem, MA, and others
    Originally titled "Salem 1888"
    Published 1888
  9. 1890 Map of Essex County, MA
    1890 Map of Essex County, MA
    1890 Essex County
    Includes Haverhill, MA, New Hampshire, and others
    Originally titled "Haverhill 1890"
    Published 1890
  10. 1890 Map of Essex County, MA
    1890 Map of Essex County, MA
    1890 Essex County
    Includes Newburyport, MA, New Hampshire, and others
    Originally titled "Newburyport 1890"
    Published 1890
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Frequently asked questions about Essex County historical maps

  • Can I purchase a physical print of a historical map of Essex County?

    Yes! Every map in our collection can be purchased as a museum-quality print that we meticulously lay out by hand to ensure the highest quality final product. We offer a variety of sizes and prints can be either framed or unframed. Explore purchase options by clicking the "Buy Print" button on any map page.

  • Why are historical maps of Essex County important for research and professional purposes?

    Historical maps of Essex County offer a unique perspective on an area's past, making them invaluable for environmental consultants, surveyors, legal professionals, geneologists, historians, and hobbyists alike. They are used in environmental site assessments, lot line research, and land dispute resolution.

  • What types of historical maps are available for Essex County?

    Our diverse collection includes detailed topographic maps from the United States Geological Survey's Historical Topographic Map Collection as well as from a variety of public and private collections we've sourced, each providing a unique glimpse into Essex County's past. We'll soon begin to offer historical aerial images as well.

  • What advanced features do you offer for professional use?

    We offer advanced features including 3D terrain visualization, georeferencing, customizeable base maps, multi-layering capabilities, and annotation tools. These features allow for in-depth analysis, customization, and report building utilizing our historical map collection.

  • How can I find a specific historical map of Essex County?

    Our platform has over 185,000 fully digitized and interactive maps, and 367 maps available specifically for Essex County. You can easily filter and search by address, place, date, scale, or landmark to find the specific map they need, or browse our collection by city, county, and state.

  • How can I contribute a historical map of Essex County that's not in your collection?

    We welcome contributions! If you have a map that isn't in our collection, reach out to us at hello@pastmaps.com. We can assist with digitizing individual maps or entire collections.

  • What is the oldest map of Essex County in your collection?

    The oldest map of Essex County in our collection is from 1886.

  • How can I download a map of Essex County?

    Every map in our collection can be freely downloaded as a high-resolution GeoTIFF or GeoPDF file. You can use this file with mapping software or print it out for personal use.