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1900s (20th Century) Maps of Adams, Massachusetts

Explore 37 historic maps of Adams from the 1900s (20th Century). These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1900s — 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 Adams's landscape evolved across the 1900s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

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Adams, MA maps

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  1. 1900 Map of Taconic
    1900 Map of Taconic
    1900 Taconic
    1900 Print · USGS
    The tri-state border region of the Taconic Mountains thrived at the turn of the century as a hub of rail travel and valley industry. Genealogists and historians can trace the early footprints of Hoosick Falls, Bennington, and the winding path of the Rutland R.R.
    4 unique versions available
  4. 1944 Map of Williamstown, 1957 Print
    1944 Map of Williamstown, 1957 Print
    1944 Williamstown
    1957 Print · USGS
    Berkshire County at the end of the war years reveals a valley shaped by the prestigious Williams College and the manufacturing centers along the Hoosic River. Genealogists and historians can locate family plots at East Lawn Cem or trace the early industrial layout of Blackinton and Braytonville.
  7. 1944 Map of North Adams, 1958 Print
    1944 Map of North Adams, 1958 Print
    1944 North Adams
    1958 Print · USGS
    Berkshire County's industrial valleys and steep mountain passes are captured here during the mid-forties. Genealogists and historians can trace rail-side neighborhoods like Zylonite, locate family plots in Miller Cem, or find the high-altitude Boston Central Shaft.
  10. 1944 Map of Windsor, 1958 Print
    1944 Map of Windsor, 1958 Print
    1944 Windsor
    1958 Print · USGS
    Berkshire County in the mid-1940s reveals a rugged upland landscape of mountain peaks and winding river valleys before modern development. Genealogists and hikers can trace the path of the Appalachian Trail near Stafford Hill and locate long-standing landmarks like Tannery Falls and Savoy Center.
  13. 1944 Map of Cheshire, 1958 Print
    1944 Map of Cheshire, 1958 Print
    1944 Cheshire
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Hoosic River valley is captured here in the mid-1940s, showing a landscape defined by the Boston and Albany Railroad and upland dairy farming. Researchers can trace historic mill hamlets like Arnoldsville and Cheshire Harbor or locate the Stone Sch.
    2 unique versions available
  16. 1946 Map of Windsor
    1946 Map of Windsor
    1946 Windsor
    1946 Print · USGS
    Berkshire County mountain life is captured here in the mid-1940s, showing a landscape of high ridges and rural outposts. Researchers can trace the original path of the Appalachian Trail or locate family sites near Bush Cem and Cherry Hill Sch.
  19. 1946 Map of Cheshire
    1946 Map of Cheshire
    1946 Cheshire
    1946 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Berkshire County is captured here during the post-war era, showing the intersection of industrial rail lines and steep mountain terrain. Genealogists and historians can trace the Boston and Albany rail stops through Cheshire Harbor, Farnams, and the Stone Sch.
  22. 1946 Map of Williamstown
    1946 Map of Williamstown
    1946 Williamstown
    1946 Print · USGS
    The northern Berkshires come alive in the mid-1940s, showing the intersection of academic life and the industrial rail corridor. Genealogists and hikers can trace the original paths of the Appalachian Trail and find family-named landmarks like Theil Farm or the historic Sand Spring.
  25. 1947 Map of Cheshire
    1947 Map of Cheshire
    1947 Cheshire
    1947 Print · USGS
    Berkshire County at the end of the 1940s shows a landscape of mountain ridges and valley industry defined by the Hoosic River corridor. Researchers can trace the Boston and Albany Railroad past the Stone Sch and the waters of Cheshire Reservoir.
    3 unique versions available
  28. 1947 Map of Windsor
    1947 Map of Windsor
    1947 Windsor
    1947 Print · USGS
    The Hoosac Range heights in the late 1940s reveal a landscape of upland farms and mountain trails. Trace the early path of the Appalachian Trail across Weston Mountain and locate remote sites like Savoy Center and the Bush Cem.
    2 unique versions available
  31. 1947 Map of Williamstown
    1947 Map of Williamstown
    1947 Williamstown
    1947 Print · USGS
    The Berkshires of the late 1940s are captured here during a period of academic and industrial stability. Trace the grounds of Williams College, the early route of the Appalachian Trail, and family landmarks like Thiel Farm or the high slopes of Mt Greylock.
    2 unique versions available
  34. 1948 Map of North Adams
    1948 Map of North Adams
    1948 North Adams
    1948 Print · USGS
    The Hoosic River valley and the engineering marvels of the Hoosac Range are captured here just after the war. Researchers can trace industrial sites in Zylonite, rural schoolhouses like School No 8, and the ventilation Central Shaft of the railroad tunnel.
    2 unique versions available
  37. 1948 Map of Albany, 1951 Print
    1948 Map of Albany, 1951 Print
    1948 Albany
    1951 Print · USGS
    The Hudson and Connecticut River valleys are captured here in the late 1940s, showing the vital rail and water corridors of the Northeast. You can trace the Boston and Maine tracks past Mt Greylock or locate early settlements like Great Barrington and Bennington.
  40. 1950 Map of North Adams
    1950 Map of North Adams
    1950 North Adams
    1950 Print · USGS
    The Hoosic River valley hums with industry and transit at the mid-point of the century. Genealogists and industrial historians can trace the Boston and Maine RR line, the famous Mohawk Trail, and the Hoosac Tunnel Central Shaft.
  43. 1956 Map of Albany, 1968 Print
    1956 Map of Albany, 1968 Print
    1956 Albany
    1968 Print · USGS
    The industrial heart of the Northeast is revealed in the mid-1950s, from the Hudson Valley to the Connecticut River. Researchers can trace the legacy of the Quabbin Reservoir, locate Westover Air Force Base, or follow the Rutland RR through the Green Mountains.
    2 unique versions available
  46. 1957 Map of Albany
    1957 Map of Albany
    1957 Albany
    1957 Print · USGS
    The Tri-State region and Connecticut River Valley are captured here during a period of significant postwar growth and infrastructure expansion. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail-and-river economy through landmarks like the Boston and Maine railroad, Quabbin Reservoir, and Westover Air Force Base.
  49. 1959 Map of Albany
    1959 Map of Albany
    1959 Albany
    1959 Print · USGS
    The Hudson and Connecticut River valleys are captured here during the late fifties, showing the region's dense rail networks and massive water projects. Researchers can trace the New York State Thruway or locate local landmarks like Mt Greylock and the Quabbin Reservoir.
  52. 1959 Map of Cheshire, 1961 Print
    1959 Map of Cheshire, 1961 Print
    1959 Cheshire
    1961 Print · USGS
    The Berkshires' industrial and natural landscape is captured here in the late fifties, from the peak of Mt Greylock State Reservation to the valley floor. Genealogists and hikers can trace the Appalachian Trail, locate family plots at Scott Cem, or find old industrial sites along the New York Central rail line.
    2 unique versions available
  55. 1960 Map of Williamstown, 1961 Print
    1960 Map of Williamstown, 1961 Print
    1960 Williamstown
    1961 Print · USGS
    The Berkshires of western Massachusetts are shown in detail during the early sixties, centered on the college town and the state's highest peak. Researchers can trace the Appalachian Trail over Mt Greylock or locate ancestral sites at Westlawn Cem and Southlawn Cem.
    2 unique versions available
  58. 1960 Map of Windsor, 1961 Print
    1960 Map of Windsor, 1961 Print
    1960 Windsor
    1961 Print · USGS
    Berkshire County at the start of the 1960s reveals a landscape of high-elevation forests and small hill-town outposts. Genealogists and hikers can trace the Appalachian Trail through the timber of Savoy Mountain State Forest and locate the St Stanislaus Kostka Cem or the Crane Sch.
    2 unique versions available
  61. 1960 Map of North Adams, 1961 Print
    1960 Map of North Adams, 1961 Print
    1960 North Adams
    1961 Print · USGS
    The Northern Berkshires in the early 1960s reveal a landscape where industrial river towns like NORTH ADAMS and Adams meet high mountain forests. Genealogists and historians can trace local roots through Southview Cem, visit the Natural Bridge, or follow the BOSTON AND MAINE RAILROAD through Zylonite.
    2 unique versions available
  64. 1962 Map of Albany
    1962 Map of Albany
    1962 Albany
    1962 Print · USGS
    The Hudson and Connecticut River valleys meet the Green Mountains and Berkshires in this mid-century overview of the Northeast. Genealogists and historians can trace the industrial hearts of Albany and Springfield or locate features like Quabbin Reservoir and Westover Air Force Base.
  67. 1973 Map of Williamstown, 1975 Print
    1973 Map of Williamstown, 1975 Print
    1973 Williamstown
    1975 Print · USGS
    The Berkshires come alive in the early seventies as academic life at Williams College meets the high peaks of the Mt Greylock State Reservation. Researchers can trace old family lands like Mt Hope Farm, find quiet cemeteries like Southlawn Cem, and follow the historic Appalachian Trail.
    5 unique versions available
  70. 1973 Map of Cheshire, 1975 Print
    1973 Map of Cheshire, 1975 Print
    1973 Cheshire
    1975 Print · USGS
    The high Berkshires meet the industrial Hoosic River valley in the early seventies, capturing a landscape of mountain trails and rail-side settlements. Researchers can trace the Appalachian Trail over Mt Greylock or locate ancestral sites like the Riverside Cem and Talcott Sch.
    2 unique versions available
  73. 1973 Map of North Adams, 1975 Print
    1973 Map of North Adams, 1975 Print
    1973 North Adams
    1975 Print · USGS
    North Adams and its neighboring mountain townships are shown in the early seventies, a landscape where industrial valleys meet state forest peaks. Genealogists and historians can trace rail routes through the Hoosac Tunnel or locate ancestral sites like Hillside Cem and Briggsville.
    4 unique versions available
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