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Old Maps of Nahant, Massachusetts

Explore 31 old maps of Nahant, spanning from 1892 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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Nahant, MA maps

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  1. 1892 Map of Boston Bay
    1892 Map of Boston Bay
    1892 Boston Bay
    1892 Print · USGS
    The outer harbor and North Shore coastline are captured in the late Victorian era, before modern development reshaped the beaches and islands. Genealogists and maritime historians can trace the early rail lines to Revere Beach or locate historic defenses like Fort Warren and the iconic Boston Light.
    4 unique versions available
  4. 1903 Map of Boston Bay
    1903 Map of Boston Bay
    1903 Boston Bay
    1903 Print · USGS
    The Massachusetts North and South Shores are seen here at the turn of the century as a hub of rail-connected maritime life. You can trace the path of old rail divisions to historic coastal landings at Point of Pines, Marblehead, and the naval defenses at Ft. Warren.
    9 unique versions available
  7. 1943 Map of Lynn
    1943 Map of Lynn
    1943 Lynn
    1943 Print · USGS
    The Massachusetts coastline near the height of the Second World War reveals a landscape heavily shaped by maritime defense and established seaside communities. Researchers can trace the layout of historic harbor defenses like Fort Duvall or locate family landmarks in older settlements such as Beach Bluff, East Saugus, and Germantown.
  10. 1944 Map of Lynn
    1944 Map of Lynn
    1944 Lynn
    1944 Print · USGS
    Coastal Massachusetts during the mid-forties reveals a world of busy rail lines and seaside neighborhoods from Lynn to Winthrop. Genealogists and historians can trace defunct landmarks like the City Farm, the Black Mine on Nahant, and the sprawling Suffolk Downs Race Track.
  13. 1945 Map of Marblehead South
    1945 Map of Marblehead South
    1945 Marblehead South
    1945 Print · USGS
    Coastal Essex County comes to life at the close of the war, showing the intricate shoreline and rail connections of the North Shore. Genealogists and historians can trace the Boston and Maine corridor and locate local landmarks like Castle Rock or the Devereux Beach coastline.
    3 unique versions available
  16. 1946 Map of Lynn
    1946 Map of Lynn
    1946 Lynn
    1946 Print · USGS
    The Massachusetts North Shore thrives at the end of the war, showcasing the dense neighborhoods of Lynn and the coastal recreation of Revere Beach. Genealogists and historians can locate old landmarks like the Pine Grove Cemetery and the military grounds of Ft Heath.
    3 unique versions available
  19. 1947 Map of Lynn
    1947 Map of Lynn
    1947 Lynn
    1947 Print · USGS
    The North Shore of Massachusetts thrives in the late 1940s, from the industrial heart of Lynn to the rocky heights of Nahant. Genealogists and historians can trace neighborhood developments near Pine Grove Cemetery, explore the grounds of the City Farm, or locate the historic Black Mine.
  22. 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
  25. 1949 Map of Lynn, 1955 Print
    1949 Map of Lynn, 1955 Print
    1949 Lynn
    1955 Print · USGS
    The North Shore coastline comes alive in the late 1940s, showing the dense rail-and-road network connecting Lynn and Swampscott. Researchers can trace old neighborhood boundaries, family cemeteries like Pine Grove Cemetery, and early airport development at Logan International Airport.
  28. 1956 Map of Lynn, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Lynn, 1957 Print
    1956 Lynn
    1957 Print · USGS
    The North Shore coastline comes alive in the mid-fifties, from the rocky points of Nahant to the industrial corridors of Lynn. Genealogists and historians can trace family plots in Pine Grove Cemetery or locate military heritage at Fort Ruckman.
    4 unique versions available
  31. 1956 Map of Marblehead South, 1959 Print
    1956 Map of Marblehead South, 1959 Print
    1956 Marblehead South
    1959 Print · USGS
    The North Shore coastline in the mid-fifties reveals a landscape of maritime tradition and suburban growth. Researchers can trace the development of Marblehead Neck and identify coastal landmarks like Tinkers Island and Star of the Sea Ch.
    2 unique versions available
  34. 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
  37. 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
  40. 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
  43. 1970 Map of Marblehead South, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Marblehead South, 1972 Print
    1970 Marblehead South
    1972 Print · USGS
    The North Shore coastline comes into focus in the 1970s, showcasing the maritime heritage and residential growth of Marblehead and Devereux. Researchers can trace the town's layout through sites like Alley Hospital, Seaside Park, and the Bell Sch.
    2 unique versions available
  46. 1970 Map of Lynn, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Lynn, 1972 Print
    1970 Lynn
    1972 Print · USGS
    The North Shore coastline comes alive in the early seventies, detailing the dense urban neighborhoods of Lynn and the seaside character of Nahant. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots through numerous sites like Pickering Cem, St Josephs Ch, and the Boston and Maine rail lines.
    2 unique versions available
  49. 1977 Map of Lynn, 1980 Print
    1977 Map of Lynn, 1980 Print
    1977 Lynn
    1980 Print · USGS
    The North Shore coastline is seen in sharp photographic detail in the late seventies as urban sprawl reaches the edges of Massachusetts Bay. Genealogists and historians can trace the dense street grids of Lynn and the iconic causeway leading to Nahant.
  52. 1977 Map of Marblehead South, 1980 Print
    1977 Map of Marblehead South, 1980 Print
    1977 Marblehead South
    1980 Print · USGS
    The coastline around Marblehead is captured in detail during the late seventies, showing the transition from settlement to sea. Researchers can trace the town's coastal perimeter and rocky harbor shoreline where it meets Massachusetts Bay.
  55. 1984 Map of Provincetown, 1986 Print
    1984 Map of Provincetown, 1986 Print
    1984 Provincetown
    1986 Print · USGS
    The Massachusetts coastline and the tip of Cape Cod appear here during the mid-eighties, highlighting the region's dense coastal settlements and maritime defenses. You can locate family landmarks in Marshfield, trace the grounds of the North Truro Air Force Station, and explore the islands of Boston Harbor like Peddocks Island.
    2 unique versions available
  58. 1985 Map of Lynn
    1985 Map of Lynn
    1985 Lynn
    1985 Print · USGS
    The Massachusetts North Shore comes into focus during the mid-eighties, detailing the dense urban fabric and rocky coastlines from Lynn to Marblehead. Researchers can trace neighborhood development near Pine Grove Cem, locate the old Coast Guard Station at Nahant, and follow the B & M rail corridor.
    2 unique versions available
  61. 1997 Map of Lynn, 1999 Print
    1997 Map of Lynn, 1999 Print
    1997 Lynn
    1999 Print · USGS
    The North Shore coastline comes into sharp focus during the late twentieth century, showing the dense urban grid of Lynn and the jagged peninsula of Nahant. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations near Pine Grove Cem, English High Sch, or the many parish schools and temples throughout Swampscott.
  64. 2012 Map of Marblehead South, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Marblehead South, 2012 Print
    2012 Marblehead South
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Nahant, including Boston, Lynn, and other nearby areas
  67. 2012 Map of Lynn, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Lynn, 2012 Print
    2012 Lynn
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Nahant, including Boston, Lynn, and other nearby areas
  70. 2015 Map of Marblehead South, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Marblehead South, 2015 Print
    2015 Marblehead South
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Nahant, including Boston, Lynn, and other nearby areas
  73. 2015 Map of Lynn, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Lynn, 2015 Print
    2015 Lynn
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Nahant, including Boston, Lynn, and other nearby areas
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