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Old Maps of Andover, Massachusetts

Explore 64 old maps of Andover, spanning from 1886 to today. These high-resolution historic maps reveal how streets, neighborhoods, landmarks, and natural features evolved over time — perfect for genealogy, metal detecting, research, and local history exploration.

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  1. 1886 Map of Lawrence
    1886 Map of Lawrence
    1886 Lawrence
    1886 Print · USGS
    The 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.
  4. 1886 Map of Lowell
    1886 Map of Lowell
    1886 Lowell
    1886 Print · USGS
    The 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.
  7. 1888 Map of Lawrence
    1888 Map of Lawrence
    1888 Lawrence
    1888 Print · USGS
    The 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.
  10. 1893 Map of Lowell
    1893 Map of Lowell
    1893 Lowell
    1893 Print · USGS
    The 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
  13. 1893 Map of Lawrence
    1893 Map of Lawrence
    1893 Lawrence
    1893 Print · USGS
    The 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
  16. 1918 Map of Lowell
    1918 Map of Lowell
    1918 Lowell
    1918 Print · USGS
    Greater Lowell and the Merrimack Valley are shown at their industrial peak during the First World War. Genealogists can trace family connections to mill-town life in Middlesex Village or locate rural landmarks like Flat Rock Quarry and the Old Middlesex Canal.
  19. 1918 Map of Lawrence
    1918 Map of Lawrence
    1918 Lawrence
    1918 Print · USGS
    Greater Lawrence and the Merrimac Valley are captured here during the late First World War era, showing a landscape defined by industrial rail and historic village centers. Researchers can trace the sprawling Boston and Maine Railroad network to specific sites like the State Almshouse or the Andover Theological Seminary.
    2 unique versions available
  22. 1921 Map of Lowell
    1921 Map of Lowell
    1921 Lowell
    1921 Print · USGS
    The industrial corridor of the Merrimack Valley is captured here during the early twentieth century, showing the dense urban grid of Lowell alongside rural Middlesex County. Researchers can trace the extensive reach of the Boston and Maine Railroad and locate local landmarks like the Poor Farm or Flat Rock Quarry.
  25. 1931 Map of Lowell
    1931 Map of Lowell
    1931 Lowell
    1931 Print · USGS
    Southern New Hampshire and northern Massachusetts met along the river and rail lines in the early thirties. Local researchers can trace family lands near St Marie Convent, the site of Musquash Sch, and the heights of Jeremy Hill.
  28. 1935 Map of Lowell
    1935 Map of Lowell
    1935 Lowell
    1935 Print · USGS
    Greater Lowell and the Merrimack Valley are captured in the mid-1930s, showing a region defined by its industrial riverfront and extensive rail networks. Researchers can trace historic neighborhoods like Wamesit, local landmarks like St Marie Convent, and early industry at Flat Rock Quarry.
    3 unique versions available
  31. 1941 Map of Lowell
    1941 Map of Lowell
    1941 Lowell
    1941 Print · USGS
    The industrial hub of Lowell and the surrounding Middlesex County landscape are captured here just before the Second World War. Researchers can trace historic family burial sites like Oak Grove Cem or locate early civic landmarks including the Lowell Textile Institute and Nickel Mine.
    2 unique versions available
  34. 1943 Map of Lowell
    1943 Map of Lowell
    1943 Lowell
    1943 Print · USGS
    Central New England industrial hubs and rural borderlands are mapped here during the early 1940s. Genealogists can trace family names across Mt Misery, Barrett Hill, and small settlements like Collinsville or North Pelham.
  37. 1944 Map of South Groveland
    1944 Map of South Groveland
    1944 South Groveland
    1944 Print · USGS
    The northern reaches of the Merrimack Valley are captured here during the mid-1940s, a period when the area's many glacial ponds still anchored small village centers. Genealogists and researchers can trace the roads around Lake Cochichewick or locate family sites near South Groveland and the Brooks School.
    3 unique versions available
  40. 1944 Map of Wilmington
    1944 Map of Wilmington
    1944 Wilmington
    1944 Print · USGS
    Wilmington and its surrounding Middlesex County hamlets are shown during the mid-1940s, a period when the Boston and Maine Railroad still anchored the local economy. Genealogists and researchers can trace family landmarks like the State Infirmary, Wildwood Cem, and rural schoolhouses such as the Shawsheen Sch.
    2 unique versions available
  43. 1944 Map of Lawrence
    1944 Map of Lawrence
    1944 Lawrence
    1944 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Lawrence and Andover center this survey of the Merrimack Valley during a period of industrial and academic growth. Genealogists can trace family sites from the Bellevue Cemetery to Phillips Academy and the vanished Town Infirmary.
    4 unique versions available
  46. 1944 Map of Reading
    1944 Map of Reading
    1944 Reading
    1944 Print · USGS
    Reading and North Reading are shown here during the height of the Second World War as the region balanced its colonial roots with modern military needs. Researchers can locate the Military Police Camp, historic burial sites like Oakdale Cem, and the tracks of the Boston and Maine RR.
    2 unique versions available
  49. 1946 Map of Lowell
    1946 Map of Lowell
    1946 Lowell
    1946 Print · USGS
    Post-war Lowell and its New Hampshire borderlands are captured here during a period of transition for the Merrimack Valley's industrial and rural sectors. Researchers can trace the layout of the Lowell Textile Institute or locate family plots at Gibson Cem and Gumpas Cem.
    2 unique versions available
  52. 1948 Map of Boston
    1948 Map of Boston
    1948 Boston
    1948 Print · USGS
    Eastern Massachusetts and southern New Hampshire appear at an industrial peak in the late 1940s, just as suburban growth began to accelerate. Genealogists and historians can trace rail lines like the Boston and Albany RR or locate coastal landmarks like Graves Lighthouse and Fort Devens.
    2 unique versions available
  55. 1950 Map of Wilmington, 1952 Print
    1950 Map of Wilmington, 1952 Print
    1950 Wilmington
    1952 Print · USGS
    Wilmington and Tewksbury are shown during a period of significant mid-century growth along the Boston and Maine rail lines. Researchers can trace the sprawling grounds of the State Infirmary and locate vanished local landmarks like the Whitefield Sch and Silver Lake.
    4 unique versions available
  58. 1950 Map of Lowell, 1953 Print
    1950 Map of Lowell, 1953 Print
    1950 Lowell
    1953 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Lowell is a bustling center of industry and education at the bend of the Merrimack River. Researchers can trace the era's infrastructure from the Pawtucket Dam to institutions like Keith Academy and the Lowell Textile Institute.
    4 unique versions available
  61. 1951 Map of Reading, 1952 Print
    1951 Map of Reading, 1952 Print
    1951 Reading
    1952 Print · USGS
    North of Boston in the early fifties, the landscape around Reading and Wakefield shows a mix of growing residential centers and military training grounds. You can trace family roots at Lakeside Cem, locate the old Bachelder Sch, or explore the grounds of Camp Curtis Guild.
    3 unique versions available
  64. 1952 Map of South Groveland, 1953 Print
    1952 Map of South Groveland, 1953 Print
    1952 South Groveland
    1953 Print · USGS
    In the early 1950s, this part of Essex County balanced its industrial riverfront heritage with academic and rural growth. Genealogists and researchers can trace the development of North Andover Center, Merrimack College, and the old Brookside Cem among the many named hills and ponds.
    4 unique versions available
  67. 1955 Map of Lawrence, 1958 Print
    1955 Map of Lawrence, 1958 Print
    1955 Lawrence
    1958 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Lawrence and Andover center on the bustling Merrimack Valley during a period of robust industrial and academic growth. Genealogists and historians can trace the campuses of Phillips Academy, the planned streets of Shawsheen Village, and various local burial sites like Bellevue Cemetery.
  70. 1956 Map of Boston, 1967 Print
    1956 Map of Boston, 1967 Print
    1956 Boston
    1967 Print · USGS
    The Massachusetts coastline and industrial interior are seen here during the mid-century peak of suburban and highway expansion. Researchers can trace historic harbor defenses like Fort Revere, local landmarks such as Faneuil Hall, and the vast Parker River National Wildlife Refuge.
    6 unique versions available
  73. 1958 Map of Boston
    1958 Map of Boston
    1958 Boston
    1958 Print · USGS
    Eastern Massachusetts and southern New Hampshire are shown at the height of the industrial era, before the full expansion of the interstate system. Trace coastal defenses at Fort Warren, historic rail lines like the Boston and Maine, and the development of the Mass. 128 corridor.
    2 unique versions available
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