Old Maps of Peru, Massachusetts for Metal Detecting
Plan your next treasure hunt with 37 historic maps of Peru. 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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Peru, MA maps
(37)- 1886 Map of Chesterfield
1886 Chesterfield1886 Print · USGSThe Hampshire Hills are captured here in the late nineteenth century, showing a network of upland hamlets and river-powered industry. Researchers can trace historic family locations along Ireland Street or locate the old Bisbee Mill and the Boston and Albany rail line. - 1886 Map of Becket
1886 Becket1886 Print · USGSThe 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. - 1888 Map of Becket
1888 Becket1888 Print · USGSThe 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. - 1888 Map of Chesterfield
1888 Chesterfield1888 Print · USGSHampshire County in the late 1880s is shown here as a landscape of river-driven hamlets and upland farms. Genealogists can trace family holdings near rural crossroads like Ireland Street, Shack Street, and the riverside Bisbee Mill. - 1893 Map of Chesterfield
1893 Chesterfield1893 Print · USGSThe Hampshire County highlands are captured here in the late nineteenth century as a network of river-powered mill towns and mountain farmsteads. Local historians can trace early neighborhood clusters like Ireland Street and Shack Street or locate industrial sites like Risbee Mill. - 1893 Map of Becket
1893 Becket1893 Print · USGSThe 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. - 1895 Map of Chesterfield
1895 Chesterfield1895 Print · USGSThe Hampshire County uplands in the late nineteenth century show a landscape of steep river valleys and small mill towns. Researchers can trace the early industrial footprint at Risbees Mill or locate family homesteads in hamlets like Ireland Street and Jordansville.8 unique versions available - 1896 Map of Holyoke
1896 Holyoke1896 Print · USGSThe Pioneer Valley and the eastern Berkshire foothills thrive in the 1890s as a complex network of industrial towns and upland farming communities. Historians can trace early infrastructure through the Bisbee Mill, the Agricultural College, and the prominent Ox Bow on the Connecticut River. - 1897 Map of Holyoke
1897 Holyoke1897 Print · USGSThe Pioneer Valley and surrounding highlands thrive in the 1890s, caught here at the height of the region's industrial and agricultural development. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots through dozens of hill towns and river settlements, from Agricultural College in Amherst to the mills of Holyoke and the remote tracks of the Athol Br. R. R.. - 1897 Map of Becket
1897 Becket1897 Print · USGSThe 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 - 1899 Map of Housatonic
1899 Housatonic1899 Print · USGSThe 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. - 1900 Map of Housatonic
1900 Housatonic1900 Print · USGSThe 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 - 1901 Map of Holyoke
1901 Holyoke1901 Print · USGSThe Pioneer Valley and surrounding highlands thrive at the turn of the century, showing a landscape defined by mill towns and early rail networks. Genealogists and historians can trace old homesteads and local landmarks like Bisbee Mill, South Ferry, and the Agricultural College.4 unique versions available - 1943 Map of Holyoke
1943 Holyoke1943 Print · USGSThe Pioneer Valley and the eastern Berkshires are captured here in the early 1940s, showing a robust network of river-side industry and hill-country forests. Researchers can locate vanished landmarks and institutional grounds like Northampton State Hospital, Barnes Airport, and the Nat Gd Rifle Range. - 1943 Map of Housatonic
1943 Housatonic1943 Print · USGSThe 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. - 1945 Map of Peru, 1958 Print
1945 Peru1958 Print · USGSIn the Berkshire Highlands at the end of the Second World War, this landscape shows the quiet character of rural Massachusetts hill towns. Genealogists and hikers can trace the original paths of Buttermilk Road, the remote Peru Cem, and the historic transit line of the Boston and Albany RR. - 1946 Map of Worthington
1946 Worthington1946 Print · USGSHampshire County townships are mapped here in the mid-1940s, showing a landscape of steep hills and winding river branches. Trace family roots at Center Cem or North Cem, and locate old mountain crossroads like Worthington Corners.2 unique versions available - 1948 Map of Peru
1948 Peru1948 Print · USGSThe high Berkshire hills are captured here just after the war, showing the mountain settlements of Peru and Hinsdale in great detail. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named roads and remote burial grounds like Perry Cem, North Cem, and the rail stop at Washington Sta.2 unique versions available - 1948 Map of Albany, 1951 Print
1948 Albany1951 Print · USGSThe 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. - 1956 Map of Worthington, 1957 Print
1956 Worthington1957 Print · USGSThe Berkshires highlands in the mid-fifties reveal a network of isolated hill-town settlements and river-valley roads. Genealogists can trace family lines through sites like North Cem and Bryant Cem, or locate homesteads near Worthington Center.2 unique versions available - 1956 Map of Albany, 1968 Print
1956 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 Albany
1957 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 Albany
1959 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 Peru, 1960 Print
1959 Peru1960 Print · USGSIn the late 1950s, these Berkshire hills supported a landscape of mountain reservoirs and summer camps. Genealogists and hikers can trace the New York New Haven and Hartford rail line, old roads like Creamery Rd, and family burial sites at North Cem.2 unique versions available - 1962 Map of Albany
1962 Albany1962 Print · USGSThe 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.
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