Old Maps of Lee, Massachusetts for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 42 historic maps of Lee. Find old homesites, ghost towns, trails, and gathering spots that may be lost to time — perfect for identifying promising metal detecting locations.

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Lee, MA maps

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  1. 1886 Map of Becket
    1886 Map of Becket
    1886 Becket
    1886 Print · USGS
    The Berkshire Highlands come into focus in the late nineteenth century, revealing a landscape of hill-town settlements and early industrial rail lines. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations in Becket Center, Middlefield, and Washington, or follow the Boston and Albany railroad as it passes Lenox Furnace.

  2. 1888 Map of Becket
    1888 Map of Becket
    1888 Becket
    1888 Print · USGS
    The Berkshire highlands come alive in the late 1880s, showcasing a network of mountain settlements and vital rail corridors. Trace the path of the Boston and Albany Railroad through high-elevation stops like Washington Station and industrial sites at Lenox Furnace.

  3. 1888 Map of Pittsfield
    1888 Map of Pittsfield
    1888 Pittsfield
    1888 Print · USGS
    The Berkshires and eastern New York meet in this late 19th-century record of a landscape defined by communal settlements and early industry. Genealogists and historians can trace the footprint of the Canaan Shakers, industrial sites at Richmond Furnace, and the early rail stops at Edwards Station.

  4. 1890 Map of Pittsfield
    1890 Map of Pittsfield
    1890 Pittsfield
    1890 Print · USGS
    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.

  5. 1893 Map of Becket
    1893 Map of Becket
    1893 Becket
    1893 Print · USGS
    The Berkshire highlands in the 1890s reveal a landscape of mountain railroading and early industrial water power. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations near Washington Station, Lenox Furnace, and the early settlements of Becket Center.

  6. 1893 Map of Pittsfield
    1893 Map of Pittsfield
    1893 Pittsfield
    1893 Print · USGS
    The Berkshires and the New York border are captured here in the late nineteenth century, showing a landscape of Shaker communities and early industrial sites. Genealogists can trace family roots in Barkerville, Curtisville, and near the historic Richmond Furnace.

  7. 1894 Map of Pittsfield
    1894 Map of Pittsfield
    1894 Pittsfield
    1894 Print · USGS
    The Massachusetts and New York borderlands meet in the 1890s, where industrial villages and Shaker settlements thrive along the rail corridors. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots through communities like Canaan Shakers, Richmond Furnace, and Lower Barkerville.

  8. 1897 Map of Becket
    1897 Map of Becket
    1897 Becket
    1897 Print · USGS
    The Berkshires at the end of the nineteenth century reveal a landscape of mountain rail lines and industrial waterpower. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations in Becket Center, Washington Station (P.O.), and Lenox Furnace.
    8 unique versions available

  9. 1897 Map of Pittsfield
    1897 Map of Pittsfield
    1897 Pittsfield
    1897 Print · USGS
    The Berkshires and Columbia County come to life in the late nineteenth century as a hub of rail travel and communal living. Trace the historic Canaan Shakers settlement, find long-gone stops like Edwards Station, or study the industrial layout of Richmond Furnace.
    11 unique versions available

  10. 1899 Map of Housatonic
    1899 Map of Housatonic
    1899 Housatonic
    1899 Print · USGS
    The Berkshire hills at the close of the nineteenth century reveal a landscape of industrial hamlets and Shaker settlements. Trace the rail-and-river economy through Lenox Furnace, locate the historic Shaker Village, and find landmarks like Laura Tower.

  11. 1900 Map of Housatonic
    1900 Map of Housatonic
    1900 Housatonic
    1900 Print · USGS
    The Berkshires and the Housatonic Valley are captured here at a moment of industrial and social transition during the late Victorian era. Genealogists and historians can trace the early rail networks of the Boston and Albany R.R. through old settlements like Shaker Village and Lenox Furnace.
    5 unique versions available

  12. 1943 Map of Housatonic
    1943 Map of Housatonic
    1943 Housatonic
    1943 Print · USGS
    The Berkshires and the Housatonic Valley are captured during the war years, showing a landscape of traditional Shaker settlements and growing industrial centers. Trace the routes of the NY NH & H RR and explore sites like Shaker Village, Richmond Furnace, and Rockdale Mills.

  13. 1945 Map of East Lee, 1956 Print
    1945 Map of East Lee, 1956 Print
    1945 East Lee
    1956 Print · USGS
    The Berkshires at the end of the Second World War reveal a landscape of industrial river towns and high mountain reservoirs. Genealogists and hikers can trace the legacy of the New York New Haven and Hartford railroad and the early footprint of the Massachusetts Turnpike near East Lee and Goose Pond.
    2 unique versions available

  14. 1948 Map of Stockbridge
    1948 Map of Stockbridge
    1948 Stockbridge
    1948 Print · USGS
    The Berkshire valley comes to life in this mid-century survey of the river and rail lines that defined its growth. Trace the historic corridor from Stockbridge to Lenox, finding old mill sites, the grounds of Tanglewood, and the winding Housatonic River.
    3 unique versions available

  15. 1948 Map of East Lee
    1948 Map of East Lee
    1948 East Lee
    1948 Print · USGS
    The industrial Housatonic valley and the forested heights of October Mountain are captured here during the late 1940s. Genealogists and hikers can trace the original route of the Appalachian Trail or locate family properties near Lenoxdale, East Lee, and West Becket.
    2 unique versions available

  16. 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.

  17. 1950 Map of East Lee
    1950 Map of East Lee
    1950 East Lee
    1950 Print · USGS
    The industrial corridor of the Housatonic Valley meets the high peaks of the Berkshires in the mid-century. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail-side growth of Lenoxdale or locate vanished upland homesteads near October Mountain and Upper Goose Pond.

  18. 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

  19. 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.

  20. 1958 Map of East Lee, 1960 Print
    1958 Map of East Lee, 1960 Print
    1958 East Lee
    1960 Print · USGS
    The Berkshire highlands and the Housatonic valley meet in this mid-century survey as the modern turnpike era begins. Researchers can trace the New York New Haven & Hartford Railroad through Lenox Dale or locate the St Marys Sch in Lee.

  21. 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.

  22. 1959 Map of Stockbridge, 1962 Print
    1959 Map of Stockbridge, 1962 Print
    1959 Stockbridge
    1962 Print · USGS
    Stockbridge and Lenox are shown at a peak of cultural and religious development in the late fifties. Researchers can trace the grounds of the Shadowbrook Novitiate, the Tanglewood Auditorium, and the old lines of the New York Central RR.
    2 unique versions available

  23. 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.

  24. 1973 Map of East Lee, 1974 Print
    1973 Map of East Lee, 1974 Print
    1973 East Lee
    1974 Print · USGS
    The Berkshires in the early seventies reveal a rugged landscape of state forests and river-valley industry. Trace the historic route of the Penn Central railroad through Lenox Dale or locate the path of the Appalachian Trail near Goose Pond.
    3 unique versions available

  25. 1973 Map of Stockbridge, 1974 Print
    1973 Map of Stockbridge, 1974 Print
    1973 Stockbridge
    1974 Print · USGS
    The Berkshires come alive in this early 1970s survey of the Housatonic River valley and its storied cultural institutions. Researchers can trace the grounds of the Tanglewood Auditorium, locate the Chesterwood Museum, or find family names at Stockbridge Cem.
    3 unique versions available

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