Old Maps of North Andover, Massachusetts

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North Andover, 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. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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.

  6. 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

  7. 1944 Map of Lawrence
    1944 Map of Lawrence
    1944 Lawrence
    1944 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Lawrence and Andover center this survey of the Merrimack Valley during a period of industrial and academic growth. Genealogists can trace family sites from the Bellevue Cemetery to Phillips Academy and the vanished Town Infirmary.
    4 unique versions available

  8. 1944 Map of Reading
    1944 Map of Reading
    1944 Reading
    1944 Print · USGS
    Reading and North Reading are shown here during the height of the Second World War as the region balanced its colonial roots with modern military needs. Researchers can locate the Military Police Camp, historic burial sites like Oakdale Cem, and the tracks of the Boston and Maine RR.
    2 unique versions available

  9. 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

  10. 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

  11. 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

  12. 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.

  13. 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

  14. 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

  15. 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

  16. 1966 Map of Reading, 1968 Print
    1966 Map of Reading, 1968 Print
    1966 Reading
    1968 Print · USGS
    Middlesex and Essex counties are shown here in the mid-sixties, a period of notable suburban growth surrounding the historic towns of Reading and Wakefield. Researchers can trace family sites near Quannapowitt Lake, the Puritan Lawn Memorial Park, or the sprawling Harold Parker State Forest.
    2 unique versions available

  17. 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

  18. 1966 Map of Lawrence, 1968 Print
    1966 Map of Lawrence, 1968 Print
    1966 Lawrence
    1968 Print · USGS
    The industrial heart of the Merrimack Valley is captured here in the mid-sixties, showing the intersection of historic rail corridors and new interstate highways. Genealogists can trace family sites across Bellevue Cemetery, Phillips Academy, and the distinct neighborhoods of South Lawrence and Methuen.
    2 unique versions available

  19. 1977 Map of Reading, 1980 Print
    1977 Map of Reading, 1980 Print
    1977 Reading
    1980 Print · USGS
    Northeastern Massachusetts towns show their modern footprints in the late seventies as residential growth surrounds traditional river corridors. Trace the development of North Reading, Peabody, and Reading along the Ipswich River.

  20. 1984 Map of Lowell
    1984 Map of Lowell
    1984 Lowell
    1984 Print · USGS
    The Merrimack Valley industrial corridor is captured here in the mid-eighties, showing the interconnected growth of Lowell, Nashua, and Lawrence. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the Boston and Maine railroad or locate institutional landmarks like Merrimack College and the Fort Devens Military Reservation.

  21. 1987 Map of Reading
    1987 Map of Reading
    1987 Reading
    1987 Print · USGS
    Reading and the surrounding North Shore suburbs are shown in the late 1980s as major highway networks and residential developments reached their modern form. Genealogists can trace old cemetery sites like the Old Fuller Burying Ground or explore landmarks like Lake Quannapowitt and the State Hospital.
    2 unique versions available

  22. 1987 Map of Lawrence
    1987 Map of Lawrence
    1987 Lawrence
    1987 Print · USGS
    The Merrimack Valley during the late eighties reflects a sophisticated landscape of industrial heritage, prestigious academies, and expanding suburban corridors. Genealogists and local historians can trace family plots in Bellevue Cemetery or explore the planned character of Shawsheen Village and Ballardvale.

  23. 1988 Map of Lowell
    1988 Map of Lowell
    1988 Lowell
    1988 Print · USGS
    The industrial corridor of the Merrimack Valley is captured in the late eighties as it transitioned into a modern technological and residential hub. Genealogists and researchers can trace the urban layouts of Lowell and Nashua alongside landmarks like Massabesic Lake and Miller State Park.
    2 unique versions available

  24. 2012 Map of Reading, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Reading, 2012 Print
    2012 Reading
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers North Andover, including Lynn, Peabody, and other nearby areas

  25. 2012 Map of South Groveland, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of South Groveland, 2012 Print
    2012 South Groveland
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers North Andover, including Haverhill, Methuen, and other nearby areas

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