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1950s Maps of Washington, Massachusetts

Explore 9 historic maps of Washington from the 1950s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1950s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how Washington's landscape evolved across the 1950s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

  • Focus on a specific era: All maps on this page are from the 1950s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
  • See what’s changed: Compare century-old streets, trails, and buildings to today's modern landscape using overlays and satellite layers.
  • Research with precision: Use these maps for genealogy, historical research, land use analysis, or educational projects.
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Start exploring Washington's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.

Washington, MA maps

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  1. 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.
  4. 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.
  7. 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
  10. 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.
  13. 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
  16. 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.
  19. 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 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
  25. 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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