1950s Maps of Adams, Massachusetts
Explore 5 historic maps of Adams 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 Adams'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 Adams's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.
Adams, MA maps
(5)- 1950 Map of North Adams1950 North Adams1950 Print · USGSThe 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.
- 1956 Map of Albany, 1968 Print1956 Albany1968 Print · USGSThe 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
- 1957 Map of Albany1957 Albany1957 Print · USGSThe 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.
- 1959 Map of Albany1959 Albany1959 Print · USGSThe 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.
- 1959 Map of Cheshire, 1961 Print1959 Cheshire1961 Print · USGSThe 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
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