Old Maps of Fairhaven, Massachusetts for Metal Detecting

1. 1885 Map of New Bedford

   

   1885 New Bedford

   1885 Print · USGS

   The Buzzards Bay coastline and its industrial hubs are captured here as the maritime economy met the rising age of rail. Genealogy and local history researchers can trace the streets of New Bedford, the tracks of the Old Colony Railroad, and coastal landmarks like Clark Point Light.

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4. 1888 Map of New Bedford

   

   1888 New Bedford

   1888 Print · USGS

   The bustling whale oil and textile hub of New Bedford is shown here at its maritime peak in the late nineteenth century. Genealogists can trace early neighborhood grids and find outlying rural stops like Braleys Station, Turners Mills, and Nasketucket.

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7. 1893 Map of New Bedford

   

   1893 New Bedford

   1893 Print · USGS

   The South Coast of Massachusetts is captured here in the late nineteenth century as a hub of maritime trade and rail transit. Researchers can trace the waterfront development of New Bedford, find old coastal lights like Neds Point Light, and locate family settlements at Potomska and Apponagansett.

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10. 1918 Map of New Bedford, 1921 Print

    

    1918 New Bedford

    1921 Print · USGS

    The Buzzards Bay coastline thrived with rail and maritime commerce during the early twentieth century. Researchers can trace historic shorelines and infrastructure at New Bedford, Fairhaven, and Clark Point Light.

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13. 1936 Map of New Bedford North

    

    1936 New Bedford North

    1936 Print · USGS

    Greater New Bedford in the mid-thirties shows a fascinating contrast between its bustling riverfront and the expansive cedar swamps to the north. Genealogists and historians can trace family plots in Riverside Cem, locate the Bluestone Quarry, or find old schoolhouses like the Faunces Cor Sch.

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16. 1936 Map of Marion

    

    1936 Marion

    1936 Print · USGS

    Buzzards Bay coastal life and the cranberry industry are captured here in the mid-1930s. Genealogists and historians can trace family plots at Hammond Cem and explore landmarks like Marion Station or the Neds Point Light.

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19. 1936 Map of South Dartmouth

    

    1936 South Dartmouth

    1936 Print · USGS

    Coastal Bristol County is captured here in the mid-1930s, showing a landscape defined by maritime navigation and harbor defenses. Researchers can trace early aviation at the Round Hill Landing Field and locate family landmarks like Crapo Sch or the Rural Cemetery.

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22. 1940 Map of Sconticut Neck

    

    1940 Sconticut Neck

    1940 Print · USGS

    Coastal Fairhaven and its surrounding islands appear here in the mid-1930s, showing the early layout of the peninsula and its maritime borders. Trace the path of Sconticut Neck Road to the tip at Sconticut Point or explore the shores of West Island.

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25. 1941 Map of Marion

    

    1941 Marion

    1941 Print · USGS

    The Buzzards Bay coastline flourished in the late 1930s with a blend of maritime education, rail commerce, and seaside recreation. Genealogists and historians can trace family burial sites at Barlow Cem, locate the landmark Tabor Academy, and follow the New York New Haven and Hartford railroad.

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28. 1941 Map of New Bedford South

    

    1941 New Bedford South

    1941 Print · USGS

    Coastal Massachusetts at the start of the 1940s reveals a landscape of harbor defenses, seaside villages, and rural schools. Researchers can trace historic family-named landmarks and institutions like Fort Phoenix, St Johns Ch, and the Padanaram Breakwater.

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31. 1941 Map of New Bedford North

    

    1941 New Bedford North

    1941 Print · USGS

    In the early 1940s, the New Bedford waterfront was a complex network of rail and industry. Trace the historic neighborhoods of Fairhaven and Acushnet, locating family landmarks like St Marys Cem or the Evergreen Racetrack.

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34. 1942 Map of New Bedford

    

    1942 New Bedford

    1942 Print · USGS

    Southeastern Massachusetts at the start of the 1940s shows a region defined by maritime defense and industrial rail corridors. Genealogists and historians can trace the massive Camp Edwards boundary, old rail stops like Rock Station, and vanished local industry at Paper Mill Village.

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37. 1943 Map of Marion, 1957 Print

    

    1943 Marion

    1957 Print · USGS

    The Buzzards Bay shoreline in the early 1940s reveals a landscape of harbor villages and coastal rail commerce. Genealogists and historians can trace local family landmarks and institutions like Tabor Academy, the Sturtevant Mill, and Old Landing Cem.

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40. 1947 Map of Providence, 1948 Print

    

    1947 Providence

    1948 Print · USGS

    Southern New England is captured in the mid-1940s, showing a landscape defined by busy industrial ports and expanding military installations. Researchers can trace the rail lines of the N.Y. N.H. & H. RR or locate coastal defenses like Fort Adams and Quonset Point.

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43. 1948 Map of Providence, 1951 Print

    

    1948 Providence

    1951 Print · USGS

    Southern New England’s coastal reaches are captured here in the late 1940s, from the industrial heart of Providence to the tip of Provincetown. Genealogists and historians can trace rail lines like the Central Vermont Railway and locate active military sites such as Otis Air Force Base and Fort Rodman.

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46. 1948 Map of Sconticut Neck, 1958 Print

    

    1948 Sconticut Neck

    1958 Print · USGS

    The Fairhaven shoreline and Buzzards Bay islands are captured here in the late 1940s, showing a maritime landscape in transition. Researchers can trace the development of Sconticut Neck along Sconticut Neck Road and out to West Island via the Causeway.

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49. 1948 Map of New Bedford North, 1958 Print

    

    1948 New Bedford North

    1958 Print · USGS

    Coastal Massachusetts at the end of the 1940s reveals a bustling maritime economy anchored by the New Bedford Harbor. Researchers can trace old neighborhood lines, find family plots at Oak Grove Cem, or locate the historic Whaling Museum and Bluestone Quarry.

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52. 1948 Map of New Bedford South, 1958 Print

    

    1948 New Bedford South

    1958 Print · USGS

    The Buzzards Bay shoreline comes alive in the late 1940s, showing the transition from coastal defense to a growing residential and maritime community. Researchers can trace local landmarks like Fort Rodman, the Butler Flats Lighthouse, and vanished schoolhouses such as the Crapo School.

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55. 1957 Map of Providence

    

    1957 Providence

    1957 Print · USGS

    Coastal New England at the height of the mid-century era shows a landscape shaped by maritime industry and Cold War defense. Genealogists and historians can trace the reach of the New York, New Haven & Hartford RR and locate legacy sites like Fort Adams and Quonset Point Naval Air Station.

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58. 1958 Map of Providence

    

    1958 Providence

    1958 Print · USGS

    The Rhode Island and Massachusetts coastlines are shown in detail during the late 1950s, from the urban cores to the tips of the islands. Researchers can trace the mid-century footprint of Quonset Point Naval Air Station, the defense works at Fort Adams, and the rail network of the New York, New Haven and Hartford RR.

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61. 1962 Map of Sconticut Neck, 1963 Print

    

    1962 Sconticut Neck

    1963 Print · USGS

    The Buzzards Bay shoreline comes alive in the early sixties, showing the growing residential grid of West Island and the coastal reach of Sconticut Neck. Researchers can trace old property boundaries near Silver Shell Beach and locate offshore markers like Angelica Rock and Brant Island.

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64. 1962 Map of Marion, 1964 Print

    

    1962 Marion

    1964 Print · USGS

    Coastal Plymouth County villages thrived in the early sixties, balancing a traditional cranberry economy with a growing maritime identity. Genealogists and local historians can trace family roots through Tinkhamtown, Sturtevant Mill, and the Old Landing Cem.

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67. 1963 Map of Providence

    

    1963 Providence

    1963 Print · USGS

    Southern New England's coastal and industrial heartland is captured here in the early sixties, from the Rhode Island mainland to the far reaches of the Cape. Researchers can trace mid-century growth in Providence or locate landmarks on Marthas Vineyard and Nantucket Island.

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70. 1963 Map of New Bedford South, 1965 Print

    

    1963 New Bedford South

    1965 Print · USGS

    The Buzzards Bay coastline in the 1960s reveals a mix of dense South Coast urbanism and rural salt marshes. Researchers can trace historic family crossroads like Wilburite Corner, coastal estates in Nonquitt, and the sprawling Fort Rodman Military Reservation.

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73. 1964 Map of New Bedford North, 1966 Print

    

    1964 New Bedford North

    1966 Print · USGS

    Coastal Massachusetts at the height of the mid-century shows the industrial heart of New Bedford and the developing residential reaches of Acushnet. Genealogists and historians can trace numerous schools and cemeteries, from Long Plain Cem to the Sacred Heart Academy.

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