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Old Maps of Gloucester, Massachusetts for Genealogy

Trace your family roots with 37 historic maps of Gloucester. These high-res maps reveal old neighborhoods, homesites, landmarks, and streets — helping you uncover where your ancestors lived and how the area evolved over time.

  • Explore historic neighborhoods: Identify where your relatives may have lived in the 1800s or 1900s.
  • Compare maps over time: Trace the changes in streets, buildings, and landmarks for multi-generational research.
  • Perfect for genealogy & ancestry research: Used by family historians and researchers to map out lineage and migration.

These maps are an incredible resource for exploring your personal connection to Gloucester's past.

Gloucester, MA maps

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  1. 1886 Map of Gloucester
    1886 Map of Gloucester
    1886 Gloucester
    1886 Print · USGS
    Cape 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.
  4. 1888 Map of Gloucester
    1888 Map of Gloucester
    1888 Gloucester
    1888 Print · USGS
    Cape 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.
  7. 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.
  10. 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
  13. 1893 Map of Gloucester
    1893 Map of Gloucester
    1893 Gloucester
    1893 Print · USGS
    Cape 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
  16. 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.
  19. 1918 Map of Gloucester, 1921 Print
    1918 Map of Gloucester, 1921 Print
    1918 Gloucester
    1921 Print · USGS
    Cape Ann's rugged shoreline and maritime villages are captured here during the first World War. Trace early twentieth-century coastal life through landmarks like Squam Light, the West Gloucester Sta., and family-named points like Wheeler Point.
  22. 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
  25. 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.
  28. 1945 Map of Rockport
    1945 Map of Rockport
    1945 Rockport
    1945 Print · USGS
    The tip of Cape Ann appears here just as the wartime era ended, showing a coastal landscape defined by quarrying roots and maritime necessity. Genealogists and historians can trace the Boston and Main rail line, Beach Grove Cem, and prominent beacons like the Cape Ann Lighthouse.
    4 unique versions available
  31. 1945 Map of Marblehead North
    1945 Map of Marblehead North
    1945 Marblehead North
    1945 Print · USGS
    The North Shore of Massachusetts during the mid-1940s shows a complex landscape of maritime heritage and rail-connected settlements. Genealogists and local historians can trace the detailed streets of Marblehead and locate landmarks like Central Cemetery and Fort Pickering.
    3 unique versions available
  34. 1945 Map of Ipswich
    1945 Map of Ipswich
    1945 Ipswich
    1945 Print · USGS
    Ipswich and the surrounding Essex County coast are detailed here in the mid-1940s, highlighting a landscape defined by tidal rivers and barrier islands. Genealogists and historians can locate family landmarks such as Heartbreak Hill, the Mount Cem, and the Boston and Maine Railroad corridor.
    3 unique versions available
  37. 1947 Map of Rockport
    1947 Map of Rockport
    1947 Rockport
    1947 Print · USGS
    The tip of the Cape Ann peninsula is captured here just after the war, showing a landscape defined by granite shores and maritime navigation. Local historians can trace the docks of Pigeon Cove or locate the historic North Tower and Cape Ann Lighthouse on Thacher Island.
  40. 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
  43. 1949 Map of Rockport, 1958 Print
    1949 Map of Rockport, 1958 Print
    1949 Rockport
    1958 Print · USGS
    Cape Ann's eastern tip is shown here in the late 1940s, highlighting the maritime character of Rockport and the industrial terminal of the Boston and Main railroad. Researchers can trace historic landmarks like the Cape Ann Lighthouse on Thacher Island and the residential layout around Pigeon Cove.
  46. 1950 Map of Ipswich, 1956 Print
    1950 Map of Ipswich, 1956 Print
    1950 Ipswich
    1956 Print · USGS
    Coastal Massachusetts is seen here in the mid-century as a land of expansive salt marshes and historic harbor towns. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named hills and early settlements from Ipswich and Rowley to landmarks like Castle Hill and Nourse Cem.
    3 unique versions available
  49. 1956 Map of Marblehead North, 1959 Print
    1956 Map of Marblehead North, 1959 Print
    1956 Marblehead North
    1959 Print · USGS
    The Massachusetts North Shore flourished in the mid-1950s as classic maritime villages like Manchester and Marblehead met the expansion of the State Route 128 corridor. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of local institutions like Endicott Jr College, the U.S. Coast Guard Air Station, and the historic Fort Sewell.
    2 unique versions available
  52. 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
  55. 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
  58. 1960 Map of Rockport, 1962 Print
    1960 Map of Rockport, 1962 Print
    1960 Rockport
    1962 Print · USGS
    Cape Ann's eastern tip is revealed here in the early sixties, showing a maritime landscape shaped by granite quarrying and coastal navigation. Researchers can locate family plots at Beech Grove Cem, trace the rail line of the Boston and Maine, and see the iconic Cape Ann Lighthouse on Thacher Island.
    2 unique versions available
  61. 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
  64. 1966 Map of Ipswich, 1967 Print
    1966 Map of Ipswich, 1967 Print
    1966 Ipswich
    1967 Print · USGS
    The North Shore coast in the mid-sixties reveals a intricate landscape of salt marshes and historic town centers. Researchers can trace the legacy of family estates and religious institutions at Castle Hill, Locust Grove Cem, and the Sacred Heart Juniorate.
    3 unique versions available
  67. 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
  70. 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
  73. 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.
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