Old Maps of Otis, Massachusetts for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Otis with 47 high-resolution historic maps. Whether you're teaching, researching, or modeling changes in land use, these maps provide essential visual documentation of urban, environmental, and geographic change.

  • Analyze long-term change: Track patterns in development, transportation, and natural features.
  • Ideal for environmental or urban studies: Support academic projects with primary historical map data.
  • Use in the classroom or lab: Educators and researchers rely on these maps to bring historical context to life.

These maps are a powerful tool for teaching, research, and visualizing how Otis has changed over the decades.


Otis, 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 Sandisfield
    1888 Map of Sandisfield
    1888 Sandisfield
    1888 Print · USGS
    The Berkshires at the end of the nineteenth century reveal a landscape of mountain villages and river-powered industry. Genealogists can trace family roots through the early roads of Sandisfield, New Marlborough, and the banks of the Farmington River.

  4. 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.

  5. 1893 Map of Sandisfield
    1893 Map of Sandisfield
    1893 Sandisfield
    1893 Print · USGS
    The Berkshires and northern Litchfield County are captured here in the late nineteenth century during a period of established river-valley industry. Genealogists and historians can trace the early layout of Sandisfield, New Boston, and Colebrook River along the Farmington River corridor.

  6. 1897 Map of Sandisfield
    1897 Map of Sandisfield
    1897 Sandisfield
    1897 Print · USGS
    The Berkshires and Litchfield Hills are captured here in the late nineteenth century before modern development reshaped the highlands. Genealogists can trace early homesteads and hamlets along the Farmington River, including New Boston, Montville, and South Sandisfield.
    7 unique versions available

  7. 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

  8. 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.

  9. 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

  10. 1907 Map of Sandisfield, 1910 Print
    1907 Map of Sandisfield, 1910 Print
    1907 Sandisfield
    1910 Print · USGS
    The Massachusetts-Connecticut borderlands appear here at the turn of the century, showing a network of river-valley hamlets and upland farms. Genealogists can trace family roots through old settlements like Sandisfield, New Boston, and Montville along the Clam River.
    3 unique versions available

  11. 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.

  12. 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

  13. 1945 Map of Becket, 1958 Print
    1945 Map of Becket, 1958 Print
    1945 Becket
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Berkshire highlands come alive in this post-war study of the river-and-rail corridor. Genealogists and historians can trace the path of the Boston & Albany RR through settlements like Bancroft or locate family sites near Becket Center and the Washington Cem.

  14. 1946 Map of Monterey, 1957 Print
    1946 Map of Monterey, 1957 Print
    1946 Monterey
    1957 Print · USGS
    The Berkshire highlands of Monterey and Tyringham are captured here just after the war, showing a landscape of secluded valleys and hill farms. Researchers can trace the Appalachian Trail through the summits and locate local landmarks like Old Center Cem and Lake Garfield.

  15. 1946 Map of Otis, 1958 Print
    1946 Map of Otis, 1958 Print
    1946 Otis
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Berkshire highlands in the mid-1940s are defined here by a network of rural roads and water bodies centered on the expansive Otis Reservoir. Researchers can trace the layout of early communities through landmarks like the Beech Plain Sch, Norton Cem, and the historic Knox Trail.

  16. 1948 Map of Becket
    1948 Map of Becket
    1948 Becket
    1948 Print · USGS
    The Berkshire highlands come alive in this post-war survey, showing the deep integration of the Boston and Albany rail line with the river valleys. Genealogists and hikers can trace the mountain roads around Becket Center, find the Mt St Lawrence Novitiate, and locate old family plots in Washington Cem.
    2 unique versions available

  17. 1948 Map of Otis
    1948 Map of Otis
    1948 Otis
    1948 Print · USGS
    The Berkshires in the late 1940s reveal a landscape of deep reservoirs and high summits like The Pinnacle. Local historians can trace family roots at West Center Cem or locate the old Beech Plain Sch near Cold Spring.
    2 unique versions available

  18. 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

  19. 1948 Map of Monterey
    1948 Map of Monterey
    1948 Monterey
    1948 Print · USGS
    Berkshire County life in the late 1940s is detailed here, from the villages of Monterey and Tyringham to the high ridges of Long Mountain. Genealogists can trace early homesteads and community sites like Gould Farm, Old Center Cem, and the New England Keswick Ch.
    2 unique versions available

  20. 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.

  21. 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.

  22. 1954 Map of Becket
    1954 Map of Becket
    1954 Becket
    1954 Print · USGS
    The Berkshires in the mid-1950s reveal a landscape of upland ponds and winding valley rail lines. Genealogists can trace family roots through Becket Center and Bonny Rigg Corners or locate graves at the Washington Cem.

  23. 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

  24. 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.

  25. 1958 Map of Monterey, 1960 Print
    1958 Map of Monterey, 1960 Print
    1958 Monterey
    1960 Print · USGS
    The Southern Berkshires are captured in the late fifties, showcasing a landscape of dense state forests and seasonal summer camps. Genealogists and hikers can trace the Appalachian Trail through the hills or locate the Old Center Cem and West Otis Cem.
    2 unique versions available

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