1960s Maps of New Bedford, Massachusetts

Explore 3 historic maps of New Bedford from the 1960s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1960s — 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 New Bedford's landscape evolved across the 1960s, 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 1960s, 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 New Bedford's history through authentic maps from the 1960s. This is your window into the past.


New Bedford, MA maps

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  1. 1963 Map of Providence
    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.

  2. 1963 Map of New Bedford South, 1965 Print
    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.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1964 Map of New Bedford North, 1966 Print
    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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