1970s Maps of Freetown, Massachusetts

Explore 7 historic maps of Freetown from the 1970s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1970s — 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 Freetown's landscape evolved across the 1970s, 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 1970s, 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.
  • View, download, or print: Maps are fully viewable online in high resolution, and can be downloaded or printed for your own records.

Start exploring Freetown's history through authentic maps from the 1970s. This is your window into the past.


Freetown, MA maps

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  1. 1977 Map of Assonet
    1977 Map of Assonet
    1977 Assonet
    1977 Print · USGS
    Coastal Massachusetts at the height of the 1970s shows a landscape of tidal rivers and growing infrastructure near the Bristol and Plymouth county lines. Genealogists and local historians can trace family plots at Old Quaker Cem or Richmond Cem and locate landmarks like Old Town Landing.
    3 unique versions available

  2. 1977 Map of Assawompset Pond, 1981 Print
    1977 Map of Assawompset Pond, 1981 Print
    1977 Assawompset Pond
    1981 Print · USGS
    Southeastern Massachusetts in the late seventies is captured here through detailed orthophotography of its vast lake system. Genealogists and researchers can trace local landmarks like Masons Corner, Lakeville, and the waters of Assawompset Pond.

  3. 1977 Map of Fall River East, 1981 Print
    1977 Map of Fall River East, 1981 Print
    1977 Fall River East
    1981 Print · USGS
    Eastern Fall River and Westport come into focus during the late seventies, showing the transition from textile-era industrial sites to modern infrastructure. Trace old land patterns near Westport Factory, Hixville, and the shores of North Watuppa Pond.

  4. 1977 Map of New Bedford North, 1981 Print
    1977 Map of New Bedford North, 1981 Print
    1977 New Bedford North
    1981 Print · USGS
    Coastal Massachusetts at the end of the 1970s reveals a landscape of industrial harbor towns and expanding northern woods. Trace the dense street grids of New Bedford and Fairhaven or locate early development near Acushnet and Braleys.

  5. 1978 Map of Assawompset Pond, 1979 Print
    1978 Map of Assawompset Pond, 1979 Print
    1978 Assawompset Pond
    1979 Print · USGS
    Southeastern Massachusetts in the late seventies reveals a landscape defined by the great ponds and the cranberry industry. Researchers can trace family sites near Lakeville or locate historic burying grounds like Strowbridge Cem and Wapanucket Cem.

  6. 1979 Map of Taunton
    1979 Map of Taunton
    1979 Taunton
    1979 Print · USGS
    Southeastern Massachusetts in the late seventies reveals a landscape of industrial river towns and sprawling state institutions. Local historians can trace the development of Taunton and its neighboring villages, locating sites like Wheaton College, Raynham Racetrack, and the Mayflower Hill Cem.

  7. 1979 Map of New Bedford North
    1979 Map of New Bedford North
    1979 New Bedford North
    1979 Print · USGS
    The industrial waterfront of New Bedford and Fairhaven is shown here in the late seventies alongside the vast protected wetlands of the interior. Trace family roots and local history through dozens of named landmarks like Sacred Heart Cem, Acushnet Sch, and the New Bedford Municipal Airport.
    2 unique versions available

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