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1950s Maps of Truro, Massachusetts

Explore 7 historic maps of Truro from the 1950s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1950s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how Truro's landscape evolved across the 1950s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

  • Focus on a specific era: All maps on this page are from the 1950s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
  • See what’s changed: Compare century-old streets, trails, and buildings to today's modern landscape using overlays and satellite layers.
  • Research with precision: Use these maps for genealogy, historical research, land use analysis, or educational projects.
  • View, download, or print: Maps are fully viewable online in high resolution, and can be downloaded or printed for your own records.

Start exploring Truro's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.

Truro, MA maps

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  1. 1956 Map of Boston, 1967 Print
    1956 Map of Boston, 1967 Print
    1956 Boston
    1967 Print · USGS
    The Massachusetts coastline and industrial interior are seen here during the mid-century peak of suburban and highway expansion. Researchers can trace historic harbor defenses like Fort Revere, local landmarks such as Faneuil Hall, and the vast Parker River National Wildlife Refuge.
    6 unique versions available
  4. 1957 Map of Providence
    1957 Map of Providence
    1957 Providence
    1957 Print · USGS
    Coastal New England at the height of the mid-century era shows a landscape shaped by maritime industry and Cold War defense. Genealogists and historians can trace the reach of the New York, New Haven & Hartford RR and locate legacy sites like Fort Adams and Quonset Point Naval Air Station.
  7. 1958 Map of Boston
    1958 Map of Boston
    1958 Boston
    1958 Print · USGS
    Eastern Massachusetts and southern New Hampshire are shown at the height of the industrial era, before the full expansion of the interstate system. Trace coastal defenses at Fort Warren, historic rail lines like the Boston and Maine, and the development of the Mass. 128 corridor.
    2 unique versions available
  10. 1958 Map of Providence
    1958 Map of Providence
    1958 Providence
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Rhode Island and Massachusetts coastlines are shown in detail during the late 1950s, from the urban cores to the tips of the islands. Researchers can trace the mid-century footprint of Quonset Point Naval Air Station, the defense works at Fort Adams, and the rail network of the New York, New Haven and Hartford RR.
  13. 1958 Map of Provincetown, 1960 Print
    1958 Map of Provincetown, 1960 Print
    1958 Provincetown
    1960 Print · USGS
    Provincetown and the northern Cape Cod shoreline are captured here in the late fifties, showcasing a vibrant maritime community. Genealogists and historians can trace the New York New Haven and Hartford Railroad line, the Shank Painter Cemetery, and coastal landmarks like the Race Point Lighthouse.
    3 unique versions available
  16. 1958 Map of North Truro, 1960 Print
    1958 Map of North Truro, 1960 Print
    1958 North Truro
    1960 Print · USGS
    Cape Cod's outer reaches are captured in the late fifties, showing the area's transition from a maritime rail hub to a landscape of early Cold War defense. Genealogists can locate the Old North Cemetery and Central School, while tracers of history can follow the New York and New Haven line past Pilgrim Lake and the Highland Light.
    2 unique versions available
  19. 1958 Map of Wellfleet, 1960 Print
    1958 Map of Wellfleet, 1960 Print
    1958 Wellfleet
    1960 Print · USGS
    Cape Cod's outer arm reveals its mid-century character during the 1950s, showing the early footprint of the Mid-Cape Highway and the Camp Wellfleet military site. Trace family roots at French Cem or locate vintage landmarks like the Drive-in Theater and Camp Mar-Vel.
    3 unique versions available
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