Old Maps of Boxford, Massachusetts for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Boxford with 47 high-resolution historic maps. Whether you're teaching, researching, or modeling changes in land use, these maps provide essential visual documentation of urban, environmental, and geographic change.

  • Analyze long-term change: Track patterns in development, transportation, and natural features.
  • Ideal for environmental or urban studies: Support academic projects with primary historical map data.
  • Use in the classroom or lab: Educators and researchers rely on these maps to bring historical context to life.

These maps are a powerful tool for teaching, research, and visualizing how Boxford has changed over the decades.


Boxford, MA maps

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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.

  2. 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.

  3. 1888 Map of Salem
    1888 Map of Salem
    1888 Salem
    1888 Print · USGS
    The 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.

  4. 1893 Map of Salem
    1893 Map of Salem
    1893 Salem
    1893 Print · USGS
    Coastal 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

  5. 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

  6. 1917 Map of Salem
    1917 Map of Salem
    1917 Salem
    1917 Print · USGS
    Coastal Massachusetts at the end of the Great War reveals a landscape of maritime commerce and rail-connected villages. Trace the local economy from Salem Harbor to Ipswich Light, or locate historic sites like Dummer Academy and the Insane Asylum.

  7. 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

  8. 1919 Map of Salem
    1919 Map of Salem
    1919 Salem
    1919 Print · USGS
    The North Shore and its rail-connected towns are captured here during the height of the steam era. Genealogists and historians can trace the local landscape through landmarks like Dummer Academy, the Insane Asylum, and the vanished Box Factory.
    2 unique versions available

  9. 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.

  10. 1943 Map of Cape Ann
    1943 Map of Cape Ann
    1943 Cape Ann
    1943 Print · USGS
    Coastal Massachusetts and New Hampshire appear here during the wartime era, showing the maritime and rail infrastructure that defined the North Shore. Genealogists can trace family names across Asbury Grove, Merrimacport, and the Boston & Maine RR rail corridor.

  11. 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

  12. 1944 Map of Georgetown
    1944 Map of Georgetown
    1944 Georgetown
    1944 Print · USGS
    Coastal Massachusetts during the mid-forties reveals a landscape of wooded state forests and traditional village centers. Researchers can trace family roots through Harmony Cem, the halls of Dummer Academy, or along the old Boston and Maine rail line.
    2 unique versions available

  13. 1944 Map of Salem
    1944 Map of Salem
    1944 Salem
    1944 Print · USGS
    The North Shore coastline and inland marshes are captured here in the mid-1940s, showing a landscape shaped by maritime trade and early industry. Researchers can trace historic cemeteries and civic landmarks from Derby Wharf to the Old Copper Mine and Danvers State Hospital.
    3 unique versions available

  14. 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

  15. 1949 Map of Salem, 1952 Print
    1949 Map of Salem, 1952 Print
    1949 Salem
    1952 Print · USGS
    The North Shore of Massachusetts thrives in the late 1940s, balancing a dense industrial core with sprawling institutional campuses and historic maritime sites. Local historians can trace the rail junctions at West Peabody Junction and find ancestral landmarks like Harmony Grove Cem or Hathorne.
    2 unique versions available

  16. 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

  17. 1953 Map of Georgetown, 1954 Print
    1953 Map of Georgetown, 1954 Print
    1953 Georgetown
    1954 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Essex County is captured here at a time of rural stability and emerging suburban growth. Genealogists and researchers can trace family lands near South Byfield (PO), the historic Dummer Academy, and the Rowley Burial Ground.
    4 unique versions available

  18. 1956 Map of Salem, 1959 Print
    1956 Map of Salem, 1959 Print
    1956 Salem
    1959 Print · USGS
    The North Shore region in the mid-fifties shows a fascinating transition from historic coastal centers to growing suburban hubs. Researchers can trace ancestral locations from the Danvers State Hospital to landmarks like the House of Seven Gables and Middleton Colony.
    2 unique versions available

  19. 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

  20. 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

  21. 1961 Map of Boston
    1961 Map of Boston
    1961 Boston
    1961 Print · USGS
    The Massachusetts coastline and its industrial interior are detailed here in the mid-twentieth century, from the Monadnock highlands to Cape Cod. Researchers can trace the rail routes of the Boston and Maine or locate landmarks like Fort Devens and the Wachusett Reservoir.
    2 unique versions available

  22. 1966 Map of South Groveland, 1968 Print
    1966 Map of South Groveland, 1968 Print
    1966 South Groveland
    1968 Print · USGS
    Essex County in the mid-sixties reveals a landscape of protected state forests and quiet academic campuses. Researchers can trace family sites near North Andover Center, the historic Brookside Cem, or local landmarks like Boston Hill.
    2 unique versions available

  23. 1966 Map of Georgetown, 1968 Print
    1966 Map of Georgetown, 1968 Print
    1966 Georgetown
    1968 Print · USGS
    Coastal Massachusetts at the dawn of the interstate era shows a mix of historical academy grounds and new highway developments. Trace family roots at the Rowley Burial Ground or locate landmarks like the Governor Dummer Academy and Asbury Grove.
    2 unique versions available

  24. 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

  25. 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.

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