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Old Maps of Washington, Massachusetts

Explore 43 old maps of Washington, spanning from 1886 to today. These high-resolution historic maps reveal how streets, neighborhoods, landmarks, and natural features evolved over time — perfect for genealogy, metal detecting, research, and local history exploration.

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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.
  4. 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.
  7. 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.
  10. 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
  13. 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.
  16. 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
  19. 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.
  22. 1944 Map of Pittsfield East, 1958 Print
    1944 Map of Pittsfield East, 1958 Print
    1944 Pittsfield East
    1958 Print · USGS
    The industrial heart of the Berkshires during the mid-1940s is defined here by the river-and-rail corridor connecting Pittsfield and Dalton. Local historians can trace the paths of the Boston and Albany railroad and locate landmarks like Wahconah Falls Brook and Silver Lake.
  25. 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
  28. 1945 Map of Peru, 1958 Print
    1945 Map of Peru, 1958 Print
    1945 Peru
    1958 Print · USGS
    In 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.
  31. 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.
  34. 1947 Map of Pittsfield East
    1947 Map of Pittsfield East
    1947 Pittsfield East
    1947 Print · USGS
    Post-war Berkshire County comes to life on this detailed map of the industrial and mountain corridors. Researchers can trace the Boston and Albany RR through Coltsville or follow the early Appalachian Trail past Day Mtn.
    3 unique versions available
  37. 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
  40. 1948 Map of Peru
    1948 Map of Peru
    1948 Peru
    1948 Print · USGS
    The 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
  43. 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
  46. 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.
  49. 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.
  52. 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.
  55. 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
  58. 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.
  61. 1958 Map of Becket, 1960 Print
    1958 Map of Becket, 1960 Print
    1958 Becket
    1960 Print · USGS
    The Berkshires of western Massachusetts are shown in the late 1950s, a landscape shaped by narrow river valleys and high forested ridges. Researchers can trace the Boston and Albany rail line through Middlefield Station or locate landmarks like the Mt St Lawrence Novitiate and Chimney Corners.
    2 unique versions available
  64. 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.
  67. 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.
  70. 1959 Map of Peru, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of Peru, 1960 Print
    1959 Peru
    1960 Print · USGS
    In 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
  73. 1959 Map of Pittsfield East, 1961 Print
    1959 Map of Pittsfield East, 1961 Print
    1959 Pittsfield East
    1961 Print · USGS
    The Berkshire hills around PITTSFIELD appear here during a period of mid-century growth and watershed protection. Researchers can trace the path of the Appalachian Trail past Ashley Lake or locate local landmarks like Yankee Orchards and St Helenas Chapel.
    2 unique versions available
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