Old Maps of Hamilton, Massachusetts for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Hamilton with 48 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 Hamilton has changed over the decades.


Hamilton, MA maps

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  1. 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.

  2. 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

  3. 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.

  4. 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

  5. 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.

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. 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

  9. 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

  10. 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

  11. 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

  12. 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

  13. 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

  14. 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

  15. 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

  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

  17. 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

  18. 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

  19. 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

  20. 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

  21. 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

  22. 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

  23. 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.

  24. 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.

  25. 1984 Map of Gloucester
    1984 Map of Gloucester
    1984 Gloucester
    1984 Print · USGS
    Coastal Massachusetts and the New Hampshire borderlands are shown here in the mid-eighties, from the granite shores of Cape Ann to the Merrimack River. Researchers can trace the legacy of maritime trade and higher education at Salem State College or follow the Boston and Maine rail lines through Ipswich and Beverly.

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