Old Maps of Richmond, Massachusetts for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 42 historic maps of Richmond. 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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Richmond, MA maps

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  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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

  6. 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.

  7. 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

  8. 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.

  9. 1944 Map of State Line, 1954 Print
    1944 Map of State Line, 1954 Print
    1944 State Line
    1954 Print · USGS
    The New York and Massachusetts border during the mid-1940s reveals a landscape of industrial hamlets and mountain schools. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail corridors of the Boston and Albany or locate Red Rock Sch and Richmond Furnace.
    3 unique versions available

  10. 1944 Map of Pittsfield West, 1958 Print
    1944 Map of Pittsfield West, 1958 Print
    1944 Pittsfield West
    1958 Print · USGS
    The western Berkshires and the edge of Pittsfield are captured here in the mid-1940s as a landscape of rail-linked villages and highland trails. Researchers can locate family roots near Shaker Village or trace early infrastructure at the Pittsfield Airport and Barkerville.

  11. 1946 Map of Pittsfield West
    1946 Map of Pittsfield West
    1946 Pittsfield West
    1946 Print · USGS
    The western Berkshires of the mid-1940s are shown here at a moment when communal history and industrial growth converged. Researchers can trace the layout of Shaker Village, locate ancestors at St Josephs Cem, or follow the New York Central RR past Barkerville.

  12. 1946 Map of State Line
    1946 Map of State Line
    1946 State Line
    1946 Print · USGS
    The Berkshires meet the New York border in the late 1940s, where heavy rail lines and old iron works define the mountain passes. Genealogists can trace family footprints through high-elevation settlements like Austerlitz and Williamsville or locate rural landmarks such as Red Rock Sch and Richmond Furnace.

  13. 1946 Map of Canaan, 1958 Print
    1946 Map of Canaan, 1958 Print
    1946 Canaan
    1958 Print · USGS
    The New York and Massachusetts borderlands appear here in the late 1940s, anchored by the settlements of New Lebanon and Canaan. Researchers can trace family history through sites like the Cemetery of the Evergreens, Darrow Sch, and the Berkshire Industrial Farm.

  14. 1947 Map of Canaan
    1947 Map of Canaan
    1947 Canaan
    1947 Print · USGS
    The Taconic borderlands come alive in this post-war survey of the New York-Massachusetts state line. Genealogists and historians can trace family plots at the Cemetery of the Evergreens or locate the old Darrow Sch and Berkshire Industrial Farm.
    2 unique versions available

  15. 1947 Map of Pittsfield West
    1947 Map of Pittsfield West
    1947 Pittsfield West
    1947 Print · USGS
    The Berkshire foothills in the late 1940s reveal a landscape of growing towns and industrial rail corridors. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named sites from Lebanon Springs to Barkerville, or locate burials in the St Josephs Cem.
    2 unique versions available

  16. 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

  17. 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.

  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. 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.

  21. 1959 Map of State Line, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of State Line, 1960 Print
    1959 State Line
    1960 Print · USGS
    The New York and Massachusetts borderlands are captured here in the late fifties as modern toll roads began to reshape the old mining landscape. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Richmond Furnace, old burial grounds like Austerlitz Cem, and the path of the New York Central railroad.
    2 unique versions available

  22. 1959 Map of Pittsfield West, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of Pittsfield West, 1960 Print
    1959 Pittsfield West
    1960 Print · USGS
    The eastern Berkshires and the city of Pittsfield appear here in the late fifties as urban growth reaches toward the Taconic Range. Researchers can trace local heritage through sites like Shaker Village, the New York Central tracks, and family plots in St Josephs Cemetery.
    2 unique versions available

  23. 1959 Map of Canaan, 1961 Print
    1959 Map of Canaan, 1961 Print
    1959 Canaan
    1961 Print · USGS
    The borderlands of New York and Massachusetts are captured here in the late fifties as rural life centered on the valleys of Canaan and New Lebanon. Genealogists and historians can trace the Cemetery of the Evergreens or the grounds of Mt Lebanon Darrow Sch.
    2 unique versions available

  24. 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

  25. 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.

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