1800s (19th Century) Maps of Essex County, Massachusetts
Explore 18 historic maps of Essex County from the 1800s (19th Century). These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1800s — 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 Essex County's landscape evolved across the 1800s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.
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Start exploring Essex County's history through authentic maps from the 1800s. This is your window into the past.
Essex County, MA maps
(18)- 1886 Map of Gloucester
1886 Gloucester1886 Print · USGSCape Ann at the close of the nineteenth century reveals a landscape defined by its deep granite quarries and world-famous fishing fleet. Trace the ancestral footprints of maritime families in Gloucester and Rockport, or locate long-lost stops like West Gloucester Station along the Boston and Maine Railroad. - 1886 Map of Lawrence
1886 Lawrence1886 Print · USGSThe Merrimack Valley at the close of the nineteenth century was a bustling hub of industry and transit. Researchers can trace ancestral roots through vanished hamlets like Frye Village, locate the original Andover Theological Seminary, and follow the old Salem and Lawrence Railroad line. - 1886 Map of Lowell
1886 Lowell1886 Print · USGSThe industrial heart of the Merrimack Valley is captured here in the late nineteenth century, showing the expansion of textile hubs and rail networks. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named hills and early transit stops like Bedford Springs Station, Forge Village, and the Hudson Poor Farm. - 1888 Map of Newburyport
1888 Newburyport1888 Print · USGSThe North Shore and Seacoast regions meet at the turn of the century along the Merrimac River. Trace the early rail lines of the Boston and Maine Railroad or locate coastal landmarks like the U.S. Life Saving Station and Range Light. - 1888 Map of Haverhill
1888 Haverhill1888 Print · USGSThe Merrimack Valley at the end of the nineteenth century reveals a landscape shaped by heavy rail and river industry. Genealogists can trace family footprints through historic hubs like Salem Depot, Ayers Village, and the bustling streets of Haverhill. - 1888 Map of Gloucester
1888 Gloucester1888 Print · USGSCape Ann's maritime landscape at the peak of the Victorian era shows a rugged coast of granite quarries and fishing ports. Trace the early tracks of the Boston and Maine Railroad and locate vanished landmarks like Freshwater Cove Village or the light at Thatchers Island. - 1888 Map of Lawrence
1888 Lawrence1888 Print · USGSThe Merrimack Valley industrial corridor is captured here in the late nineteenth century as a thriving rail and textile hub. Researchers can trace the footprints of the Andover Theological Seminary, locate the State Almshouse, and follow the iron tracks through Ballardvale. - 1888 Map of Salem
1888 Salem1888 Print · USGSThe North Shore in the late nineteenth century is captured here in its era of peak rail development. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named sites like Doles Corner and institutions such as Dummer Academy or the Insane Asylum. - 1890 Map of Haverhill
1890 Haverhill1890 Print · USGSSoutheastern New Hampshire and northern Massachusetts meet here in the 1890s along the industrial corridor of the Merrimac River. Local historians can trace the early rail network through Newton Junction, Salem Depot, and the dense street grids of Haverhill. - 1890 Map of Newburyport
1890 Newburyport1890 Print · USGSThe coastal borderlands of Massachusetts and New Hampshire are shown here during a peak era of maritime and rail activity. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named sites across Newbury Old Town, Byfield, and the bustling docks at Salisbury Point. - 1892 Map of Boston Bay
1892 Boston Bay1892 Print · USGSThe outer harbor and North Shore coastline are captured in the late Victorian era, before modern development reshaped the beaches and islands. Genealogists and maritime historians can trace the early rail lines to Revere Beach or locate historic defenses like Fort Warren and the iconic Boston Light.4 unique versions available - 1893 Map of Lowell
1893 Lowell1893 Print · USGSThe Merrimack Valley’s industrial and rail landscape comes alive in the late nineteenth century, centering on the growing city of Lowell. Genealogists and historians can trace old property lines across Pelham, locate the Flat Rock Quarry, or follow the routes of the Stony Brook Railroad through Graniteville.9 unique versions available - 1893 Map of Salem
1893 Salem1893 Print · USGSCoastal Massachusetts at the end of the nineteenth century reveals a landscape defined by industrial rail lines and ancient marshlands. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named hills and early institutional sites like Dummer Academy, the Insane Asylum, and the Ipswich Light.11 unique versions available - 1893 Map of Boston
1893 Boston1893 Print · USGSGreater Boston and the Massachusetts coast are captured here in the late nineteenth century as streetcar suburbs and rail lines redefined the region. Trace family roots and local history across old neighborhoods like Washington Village, coastal landmarks like Fort Independence, and the sprawling Middlesex Fells.4 unique versions available - 1893 Map of Lawrence
1893 Lawrence1893 Print · USGSThe Merrimac River valley and its surrounding textile and rail hubs are captured here at their industrial peak during the 1880s. Genealogists can trace family footprints through the State Almshouse, the Andover Theological Seminary, and vanished stops like Burtts Crossing Station.10 unique versions available - 1893 Map of Gloucester
1893 Gloucester1893 Print · USGSCape Ann's rugged maritime communities were firmly established by the 1890s, centered on the bustling port of Gloucester. Researchers can trace the coastal neighborhoods of Lanesville and Annisquam or locate family landmarks like Freshwater Cove Village and the Boston and Maine Railroad line.9 unique versions available - 1893 Map of Haverhill
1893 Haverhill1893 Print · USGSThe Merrimack Valley at the end of the nineteenth century was a bustling network of rail-side villages and river industry. Genealogists can trace family lines through transit hubs like Newton Junction, rural hamlets like Ayer Village, and local landmarks like Spicket Hill.7 unique versions available - 1894 Map of Newburyport
1894 Newburyport1894 Print · USGSCoastal Massachusetts and New Hampshire are captured here in the late nineteenth century, from the bustling riverfront of Newburyport to the marshes of Hampton. Genealogists and historians can trace rail lines, coastal landmarks like the U.S. Life Saving Station, and old neighborhoods in Amesbury or Newbury Old Town.7 unique versions available
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