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1900s (20th Century) Maps of Salem, Massachusetts

Explore 36 historic maps of Salem from the 1900s (20th Century). These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1900s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how Salem's landscape evolved across the 1900s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

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Start exploring Salem's history through authentic maps from the 1900s. This is your window into the past.

Salem, MA maps

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  1. 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
  4. 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 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.
  10. 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
  13. 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.
  16. 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.
  19. 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.
  22. 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
  25. 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
  28. 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
  31. 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
  34. 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.
  37. 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
  40. 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
  43. 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.
  46. 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
  49. 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
  52. 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
  55. 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
  58. 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
  61. 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
  64. 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
  67. 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
  70. 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
  73. 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
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