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1900s (20th Century) Maps of Swansea, Massachusetts

Explore 32 historic maps of Swansea from the 1900s (20th Century). These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1900s — 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 Swansea's landscape evolved across the 1900s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

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Start exploring Swansea's history through authentic maps from the 1900s. This is your window into the past.

Swansea, MA maps

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  1. 1918 Map of Taunton, 1921 Print
    1918 Map of Taunton, 1921 Print
    1918 Taunton
    1921 Print · USGS
    Southeastern Massachusetts at the close of the Great War is a dense network of industrial rail lines and riverside villages. You can trace the path of the Old Colony Railroad Main Line or locate local landmarks like the Copper Works and Annawon Rock.
  4. 1919 Map of Fall River
    1919 Map of Fall River
    1919 Fall River
    1919 Print · USGS
    The coastal borderlands of Massachusetts and Rhode Island are captured here just after the Great War, showing the transition from industrial Fall River to rural seaside hamlets. Genealogists can locate family landmarks in Little Compton The Commons, trace the Old Colony Railroad, or explore old landings at Westport Point.
  7. 1919 Map of Narragansett Bay, 1921 Print
    1919 Map of Narragansett Bay, 1921 Print
    1919 Narragansett Bay
    1921 Print · USGS
    The Rhode Island coast thrived as a hub of rail and maritime activity during the early twentieth century. Genealogists and historians can trace rail lines like the Sea View Electric R.R. and locate old landmarks like the Portsmouth Coal Mines and State Farm.
    2 unique versions available
  10. 1921 Map of Providence
    1921 Map of Providence
    1921 Providence
    1921 Print · USGS
    Providence and its industrial satellites are captured here at the height of the rail-and-mill era. Genealogists and historians can trace old neighborhoods and worksites like Sayles Bleachery, the Dexter Asylum, and Lonsdale Station.
  13. 1939 Map of Bristol, 1953 Print
    1939 Map of Bristol, 1953 Print
    1939 Bristol
    1953 Print · USGS
    Coastal Rhode Island just before the war shows a landscape of busy maritime towns and expanding shorefront neighborhoods. Trace the foundations of the community through the Soldiers Home, Juniper Hill Cem, and the New Haven and Hartford RR line.
    2 unique versions available
  16. 1941 Map of East Providence
    1941 Map of East Providence
    1941 East Providence
    1941 Print · USGS
    The Rhode Island and Massachusetts borderlands show a unique mix of urban growth and coastal tradition in the late 1930s. Researchers can trace family roots through numerous local landmarks like Newman Ave Sch, Hurst Cemetery, and the Narragansett Race Track.
    3 unique versions available
  19. 1943 Map of Providence
    1943 Map of Providence
    1943 Providence
    1943 Print · USGS
    Narragansett Bay and the industrial Blackstone Valley appear here in the midst of the Second World War. Genealogists and researchers can trace local landmarks like Lonsdale Station, the St Marys Reservoir, and the Rhode Island State Airport.
  22. 1943 Map of Somerset
    1943 Map of Somerset
    1943 Somerset
    1943 Print · USGS
    The Bristol County interior in the 1940s reveals a patchwork of small crossroad settlements and expansive marshlands. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Annawan Rock and the Horton Cem, or trace the development of Pottersville and Swansea Factory.
    4 unique versions available
  25. 1943 Map of Bristol
    1943 Map of Bristol
    1943 Bristol
    1943 Print · USGS
    Narragansett Bay and the Bristol peninsula appear here in the early 1940s, showing a landscape defined by maritime commerce and rail travel. Trace the former route of the New York New Haven and Hartford railroad or locate the Soldiers Home and historic Juniper Hill Cem.
    2 unique versions available
  28. 1944 Map of Fall River
    1944 Map of Fall River
    1944 Fall River
    1944 Print · USGS
    The industrial waterfront and coastal peninsulas of the Massachusetts-Rhode Island border come alive in the mid-1940s. Genealogists and historians can trace the dense urban parish life at St Marys Cem & Ch or locate family sites near Cook Pond and Luther Corner.
    4 unique versions available
  31. 1947 Map of Providence, 1948 Print
    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.
    5 unique versions available
  34. 1948 Map of Providence, 1951 Print
    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.
  37. 1948 Map of Somerset, 1958 Print
    1948 Map of Somerset, 1958 Print
    1948 Somerset
    1958 Print · USGS
    Coastal Massachusetts at the end of the 1940s reveals a transition from industrial riverfronts to rural interior wetlands. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations through numerous sites like St Patrick Cem, the Annawan Sch, and Swansea Factory.
    2 unique versions available
  40. 1949 Map of Fall River, 1957 Print
    1949 Map of Fall River, 1957 Print
    1949 Fall River
    1957 Print · USGS
    Fall River and the surrounding Narragansett Bay area are captured here at the end of the 1940s. Genealogists can trace family names and institutions across Globe Village, St Patricks Cem, and the numerous schools of Tiverton.
    2 unique versions available
  43. 1949 Map of East Providence, 1957 Print
    1949 Map of East Providence, 1957 Print
    1949 East Providence
    1957 Print · USGS
    Coastal life and urban expansion meet at the Rhode Island border during the late 1940s. Local researchers can locate landmarks like the Narragansett Race Track, the Pomham Rock LH, and numerous family burial grounds including Little Neck Cemetery.
    2 unique versions available
  46. 1955 Map of Bristol
    1955 Map of Bristol
    1955 Bristol
    1955 Print · USGS
    The coastal towns of Bristol and Barrington are captured in the mid-1950s, showing a landscape defined by the New Haven Railroad and the surrounding bays. Genealogists and local historians can locate early cemeteries like South Burial Grounds and institutions such as St Columbans Seminary.
    7 unique versions available
  49. 1957 Map of Providence
    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.
  52. 1958 Map of Providence
    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.
  55. 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.
  58. 1967 Map of Somerset, 1969 Print
    1967 Map of Somerset, 1969 Print
    1967 Somerset
    1969 Print · USGS
    Bristol County settlement and industry meet the waterfront in the late sixties along the Taunton River. Genealogists and local researchers can trace family landmarks from Hortonville to Pottersville, or locate historic sites like Hornbine Ch and Anawan Rock.
    2 unique versions available
  61. 1967 Map of Fall River, 1970 Print
    1967 Map of Fall River, 1970 Print
    1967 Fall River
    1970 Print · USGS
    Fall River and the surrounding Narragansett Bay communities are captured here in the late sixties during a period of significant suburban and highway growth. Researchers can trace family roots through the dense city blocks of Globe Village or locate ancestral sites at Oak Grove Cemetery and North Burial Ground.
    5 unique versions available
  64. 1971 Map of East Providence, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of East Providence, 1973 Print
    1971 East Providence
    1973 Print · USGS
    The Rhode Island and Massachusetts borderlands come alive in the early seventies, showing a mix of coastal industry and suburban sprawl. Genealogists can trace family names at Gate of Heaven Cem and explore landmarks like McCoy Stadium or Crescent Amusement Park.
    4 unique versions available
  67. 1975 Map of Bristol, 1981 Print
    1975 Map of Bristol, 1981 Print
    1975 Bristol
    1981 Print · USGS
    Narragansett Bay and its surrounding coastal communities are captured in this mid-seventies aerial study. Genealogists and historians can trace the mid-century footprints of Bristol, Warren, and the northern reaches of Prudence Island.
  70. 1977 Map of Somerset, 1981 Print
    1977 Map of Somerset, 1981 Print
    1977 Somerset
    1981 Print · USGS
    Bristol County during the late 1970s is seen here in detailed aerial photography, showing the coastal and riverine landscapes before modern expansion. Researchers can trace property patterns and water routes from Somerset up to the crossroads at Perrys Corner.
  73. 1977 Map of Fall River, 1981 Print
    1977 Map of Fall River, 1981 Print
    1977 Fall River
    1981 Print · USGS
    The industrial waterfront of Bristol County comes into sharp focus during the late seventies, showing the dense urban reaches of Fall River and its neighboring towns. Trace the development of waterfront communities like Ocean Grove and the shorelines of Mount Hope Bay.
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