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1950s Maps of Andover, Massachusetts

Explore 7 historic maps of Andover from the 1950s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1950s — 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 Andover's landscape evolved across the 1950s, 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 1950s, 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 Andover's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.

Andover, MA maps

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  1. 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
  4. 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
  7. 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
  10. 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
  13. 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.
  16. 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
  19. 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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