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1970s Maps of Essex County, Massachusetts

Explore 20 historic maps of Essex County 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 Essex County'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.
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Start exploring Essex County's history through authentic maps from the 1970s. This is your window into the past.

Essex County, MA maps

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  1. 1970 Map of Marblehead South, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Marblehead South, 1972 Print
    1970 Marblehead South
    1972 Print · USGS
    The North Shore coastline comes into focus in the 1970s, showcasing the maritime heritage and residential growth of Marblehead and Devereux. Researchers can trace the town's layout through sites like Alley Hospital, Seaside Park, and the Bell Sch.
    2 unique versions available
  4. 1970 Map of Marblehead North, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Marblehead North, 1972 Print
    1970 Marblehead North
    1972 Print · USGS
    The North Shore coast and the towns of Marblehead and Beverly are captured here during the early 1970s. Researchers can locate family landmarks such as Central Cemetery, historic sites like Abbot Hall, and the layout of the Boston and Maine railroad.
    2 unique versions available
  7. 1970 Map of Salem, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Salem, 1972 Print
    1970 Salem
    1972 Print · USGS
    The North Shore communities of Salem and Beverly are shown in 1970 as they balanced maritime heritage with modern suburban growth. Researchers can trace old rail lines of the Boston and Maine, find the grounds of the Danvers State Hospital, or locate family sites near Harmony Grove Cemetery and Asbury Grove.
    2 unique versions available
  10. 1970 Map of Lynn, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Lynn, 1972 Print
    1970 Lynn
    1972 Print · USGS
    The North Shore coastline comes alive in the early seventies, detailing the dense urban neighborhoods of Lynn and the seaside character of Nahant. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots through numerous sites like Pickering Cem, St Josephs Ch, and the Boston and Maine rail lines.
    2 unique versions available
  13. 1971 Map of Boston North, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Boston North, 1973 Print
    1971 Boston North
    1973 Print · USGS
    The northern reaches of the Massachusetts capital show a landscape of dense suburbs and protected woodlands in the early seventies. Researchers can locate landmark sites like the Bunker Hill Monument, trace the MBTA System rail lines, or explore the grounds of Harvard University and Holy Cross Cemetery.
    2 unique versions available
  16. 1972 Map of Haverhill, 1973 Print
    1972 Map of Haverhill, 1973 Print
    1972 Haverhill
    1973 Print · USGS
    Haverhill and the Merrimack River valley are caught in a moment of regional growth during the early seventies. Genealogists and local historians can trace the development of Bradford and Groveland, locate family plots in Linwood Cem, or find the Whittier Birthplace.
    4 unique versions available
  19. 1973 Map of Rockport, 1976 Print
    1973 Map of Rockport, 1976 Print
    1973 Rockport
    1976 Print · USGS
    Cape Ann's rugged granite coast is captured here in the early seventies, detailing the historic seafaring villages of Rockport and Pigeon Cove. Genealogists and historians can trace the Boston and Maine rail line, locate family plots at Beach Grove Cem, and spot maritime landmarks like the Cape Ann Lighthouse on Thacher Island.
    3 unique versions available
  22. 1977 Map of Marblehead North, 1980 Print
    1977 Map of Marblehead North, 1980 Print
    1977 Marblehead North
    1980 Print · USGS
    The North Shore coastline in the late seventies is captured here through detailed aerial photography. Genealogists and historians can trace the exact 1977 footprints of coastal settlements from Marblehead and Salem up to Manchester.
  25. 1977 Map of Lynn, 1980 Print
    1977 Map of Lynn, 1980 Print
    1977 Lynn
    1980 Print · USGS
    The North Shore coastline is seen in sharp photographic detail in the late seventies as urban sprawl reaches the edges of Massachusetts Bay. Genealogists and historians can trace the dense street grids of Lynn and the iconic causeway leading to Nahant.
  28. 1977 Map of Boston North, 1980 Print
    1977 Map of Boston North, 1980 Print
    1977 Boston North
    1980 Print · USGS
    The northern suburbs of Boston come into focus in the late 1970s through this detailed orthophotoquad survey. Trace the urban landscape from the Mystic River waterfront to the dense neighborhoods of Malden, Everett, and Revere.
  31. 1977 Map of Reading, 1980 Print
    1977 Map of Reading, 1980 Print
    1977 Reading
    1980 Print · USGS
    Northeastern Massachusetts towns show their modern footprints in the late seventies as residential growth surrounds traditional river corridors. Trace the development of North Reading, Peabody, and Reading along the Ipswich River.
  34. 1977 Map of Salem, 1980 Print
    1977 Map of Salem, 1980 Print
    1977 Salem
    1980 Print · USGS
    The North Shore is captured from the air during the late seventies, showing the dense evolution of historic coastal towns. Researchers can trace the development of suburban neighborhoods and industrial sites surrounding Salem, Beverly, and Danvers.
  37. 1977 Map of Wilmington, 1980 Print
    1977 Map of Wilmington, 1980 Print
    1977 Wilmington
    1980 Print · USGS
    Wilmington and its Middlesex County neighbors are shown during the suburban surge of the late seventies. Researchers can trace the development of residential neighborhoods in Burlington and Pinehurst or locate landmarks near Silver Lake.
  40. 1977 Map of Marblehead South, 1980 Print
    1977 Map of Marblehead South, 1980 Print
    1977 Marblehead South
    1980 Print · USGS
    The coastline around Marblehead is captured in detail during the late seventies, showing the transition from settlement to sea. Researchers can trace the town's coastal perimeter and rocky harbor shoreline where it meets Massachusetts Bay.
  43. 1977 Map of Salem Depot, 1981 Print
    1977 Map of Salem Depot, 1981 Print
    1977 Salem Depot
    1981 Print · USGS
    Rockingham County in the late seventies is captured here through detailed aerial imagery along the Massachusetts border. Researchers can trace the development of Salem Depot and find the exact shorelines of Canobie Lake and Millville Lake.
  46. 1977 Map of Haverhill, 1981 Print
    1977 Map of Haverhill, 1981 Print
    1977 Haverhill
    1981 Print · USGS
    The Merrimack Valley at the end of the seventies shows a region in transition from its industrial roots to modern suburban expansion. Genealogists and local historians can trace property boundaries and neighborhood growth around Haverhill, Plaistow, and Kenoza Lake.
  49. 1977 Map of Newburyport East, 1981 Print
    1977 Map of Newburyport East, 1981 Print
    1977 Newburyport East
    1981 Print · USGS
    The Massachusetts and New Hampshire coastline comes into sharp focus in the late seventies. Genealogists and researchers can trace the coastal developments of Newburyport and Salisbury or explore the tidal marshes of Plum Island.
  52. 1977 Map of Hampton, 1981 Print
    1977 Map of Hampton, 1981 Print
    1977 Hampton
    1981 Print · USGS
    The New Hampshire seacoast is captured in detail during the late seventies, showing the intricate tidal marshes and shoreline settlements. Genealogists and local historians can trace the development of Hampton Beach, Seabrook, and the winding Taylor River.
  55. 1977 Map of Exeter, 1981 Print
    1977 Map of Exeter, 1981 Print
    1977 Exeter
    1981 Print · USGS
    The coastal New Hampshire landscape is captured here in the late 1970s, showcasing the transition from village centers to rural outskirts. Researchers can trace land use patterns near Exeter and locate family-named intersections like Eastman Corners and Parkman Corner.
  58. 1977 Map of Newburyport West, 1981 Print
    1977 Map of Newburyport West, 1981 Print
    1977 Newburyport West
    1981 Print · USGS
    The coastal corridor of Essex County is captured in the late seventies, showing the established layouts of Amesbury and Newburyport. Researchers can trace the winding banks of the Merrimack River and locate historic village centers like Byfield and West Newbury.
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