1890s Maps of Massachusetts

1. 1890 Map of Hawley

   

   1890 Hawley

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   Franklin County and the Vermont borderlands are shown here in the 1880s as the railroad era transformed the Deerfield Valley. Trace the path of the Fitchburg Railroad through the Hoosac Tunnel or find old roads in Hawley and Ashfield.

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4. 1890 Map of Belchertown

   

   1890 Belchertown

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   The Swift River valley is seen here in the late nineteenth century, long before the creation of the Quabbin Reservoir. Genealogists and local historians can trace the vanished streets of Enfield, Greenwich, and North Dana, or follow the old Boston & Albany R. R. line.

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7. 1890 Map of Pittsfield

   

   1890 Pittsfield

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   The Berkshires and New York borderlands are captured here in the late nineteenth century, showing a landscape defined by communal Shaker life and iron works. Researchers can trace the Lebanon Springs Railroad through Lebanon Springs or locate early industrial hubs like Richmond Furnace and Lower Barkerville.

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10. 1890 Map of Narragansett Bay

    

    1890 Narragansett Bay

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    Narragansett Bay's western shore comes to life in the late nineteenth century, showing a landscape of rail-linked villages and coastal landmarks. Genealogists and historians can trace old homesteads and transit hubs from Wickford Junction to the State Farm and the Bristol Ferry.

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13. 1890 Map of Brookfield

    

    1890 Brookfield

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    Central Massachusetts and the Connecticut border lands are captured here in the late nineteenth century, showing a landscape defined by water power and rail. You can trace the Boston and Albany Railroad corridor and explore industrial pockets like Globe Village and the historic Leadmine site.

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16. 1890 Map of Haverhill

    

    1890 Haverhill

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    Southeastern New Hampshire and northern Massachusetts meet here in the 1890s along the industrial corridor of the Merrimac River. Local historians can trace the early rail network through Newton Junction, Salem Depot, and the dense street grids of Haverhill.

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19. 1890 Map of Berlin

    

    1890 Berlin

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    The New York and Massachusetts borderlands in the 1880s were a landscape of steep ridges and rail-connected valley towns. Genealogists and historians can trace the old corridors of the Lebanon Springs Railroad and locate vanished family landmarks near Berlin Center, Garfield, and East Poestenkill.

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22. 1890 Map of Newburyport

    

    1890 Newburyport

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    The coastal borderlands of Massachusetts and New Hampshire are shown here during a peak era of maritime and rail activity. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named sites across Newbury Old Town, Byfield, and the bustling docks at Salisbury Point.

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25. 1890 Map of Greenfield

    

    1890 Greenfield

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    Franklin County's industrial and rail corridors are captured in the late nineteenth century as the river valleys pulsed with water-powered manufacturing. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Turners Falls, the layout of Lake Pleasant Camp Ground, and the rail connections at Conway Depot.

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28. 1890 Map of Winchendon

    

    1890 Winchendon

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    The Worcester County borderlands at the end of the 19th century reveal a complex landscape of mill villages and hilltop commons. Researchers can trace the early industrial footprint at Powers Mills, find the rail junction at Pequoig Station, and locate the ancestral centers of Royalston Center or Templeton Center.

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31. 1891 Map of Northampton

    

    1891 Northampton

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    The Pioneer Valley in the early nineties shows a landscape of river-driven industry and rising academic centers. Genealogists can trace family roots through old settlements like Bay State Village and Hockanum, or locate early campus sites at the Agricultural College.

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34. 1891 Map of Greylock

    

    1891 Greylock

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    The northern Berkshires are captured here in the late nineteenth century as rail lines and textile centers transformed the rugged valley floor. Genealogists and hikers can trace old homesteads and landmarks like Mt Greylock, the Hoosac Tunnel Line, and the vanished site of Arnoldsville.

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37. 1891 Map of Sheffield

    

    1891 Sheffield

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    The Housatonic Valley in the 1890s reveals a bustling corridor of rail-and-river commerce at the foot of the Berkshire mountains. Genealogists and historians can trace Victorian-era settlements from Great Barrington to Sheffield, locating old landmarks like Union Church and Chapinville Station.

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40. 1892 Map of Boston Bay

    

    1892 Boston Bay

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    The outer harbor and North Shore coastline are captured in the late Victorian era, before modern development reshaped the beaches and islands. Genealogists and maritime historians can trace the early rail lines to Revere Beach or locate historic defenses like Fort Warren and the iconic Boston Light.

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43. 1892 Map of Webster

    

    1892 Webster

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    Worcester County mill towns and rail junctions thrive in the 1890s as industrial centers along the French River. Genealogists and historians can trace the early footprints of Webster and Oxford, including vanished clusters like Merino Village and Chaseville.

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46. 1892 Map of Worcester

    

    1892 Worcester

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    Worcester and its northern hill towns are captured here in the late nineteenth century before the expansion of modern reservoirs. Researchers can trace the early rail networks through Sterling Junction or locate landmarks like the State Lunatic Hospital and Wire Village.

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49. 1892 Map of Narragansett Bay

    

    1892 Narragansett Bay

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    Narragansett Bay in the late nineteenth century reveals a coastline defined by maritime commerce and early rail connectivity. Genealogists can trace family roots in old village centers like Wickford, Apponaug, and Conimicut, or locate the State Prison near Natick.

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52. 1892 Map of Granby

    

    1892 Granby

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    The Farmington River valley during the 1890s reveals a landscape of industrial hubs and steep ridges connected by a dense rail network. Researchers can trace historic landmarks like Satan's Kingdom and the routes of the Central New England and Western Railroad.

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55. 1893 Map of Abington

    

    1893 Abington

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    Coastal and inland Massachusetts thrive at the peak of the rail era, where the Old Colony Railroad links maritime harbors to inland factory towns. You can trace 19th-century village life through local landmarks like Weymouth Landing, Queen Ann Corners, and the Old Oaken Bucket Homestead.

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58. 1893 Map of Taunton

    

    1893 Taunton

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    Taunton flourished as a rail and manufacturing powerhouse during the late nineteenth century, situated at the nexus of the Old Colony Railroad system. Genealogists and historians can trace the early industrial sites like the Copper Works and Swansea Factory or find local landmarks such as Dighton Rock and the town Almshouse.

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61. 1893 Map of Nantucket

    

    1893 Nantucket

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    Nantucket in the late Victorian era is captured here as a maritime and burgeoning resort community. Genealogists and historians can trace the early Nantucket Railroad route or locate the Life Saving Station and Sankaty Head Lt. along the shore.

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64. 1893 Map of Northampton

    

    1893 Northampton

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    Hampshire County in the late nineteenth century is a landscape of thriving mill towns and emerging college campuses. Trace the industrial operations at Factory Hollow or locate old crossings like the Smith Ferry and the Ferry at Hatfield.

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67. 1893 Map of Springfield

    

    1893 Springfield

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    The Pioneer Valley at the end of the nineteenth century centers on the bustling riverfronts of Springfield and Holyoke. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail-connected neighborhoods of Indian Orchard, the distinct Shakers settlement, and early industries along the Chicopee River.

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70. 1893 Map of Franklin

    

    1893 Franklin

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    Eastern Massachusetts at the close of the nineteenth century was a landscape of busy rail junctions and riverside mill towns. Researchers can trace the era's industrial footprint through sites like City Mills, Medfield Junc., and the isolated Burnt Swamp Corner.

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73. 1893 Map of Granville

    

    1893 Granville

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    Hampden County and the northern Connecticut border are captured here in the late nineteenth century as the regional rail network matured. Genealogists and local historians can trace the early homesteads and hamlets of Blandford, Granville, and West Parish, while locating landmarks like Ore Hill and Salmon Falls.

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