1880s Maps of Somerset, Massachusetts

Explore 3 historic maps of Somerset from the 1880s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1880s — 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 Somerset's landscape evolved across the 1880s, 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 1880s, 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 Somerset's history through authentic maps from the 1880s. This is your window into the past.


Somerset, MA maps

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  1. 1885 Map of Taunton
    1885 Map of Taunton
    1885 Taunton
    1885 Print · USGS
    Taunton and the surrounding Bristol County townships are shown here during a period of significant industrial and rail expansion. Researchers can trace historic family landmarks and local institutions like the State Hospital for the Insane, Dighton Rock, and the Swansea Factory.

  2. 1888 Map of Fall River
    1888 Map of Fall River
    1888 Fall River
    1888 Print · USGS
    Coastal Massachusetts and Rhode Island are captured here in the late nineteenth century as industry and agriculture thrived side-by-side. Genealogists and researchers can trace the early rail networks of the Old Colony Railroad or locate family homesteads near Tiverton Four Corners and Little Compton.

  3. 1888 Map of Taunton
    1888 Map of Taunton
    1888 Taunton
    1888 Print · USGS
    In the late nineteenth century, this region of Bristol County was a bustling industrial and rail center. Researchers can trace the extensive Old Colony Railroad network through specialized stops like Britanniaville Station and Cranes Station.

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