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Old Maps of Salisbury, Massachusetts for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 34 historic maps of Salisbury. Find old homesites, ghost towns, trails, and gathering spots that may be lost to time — perfect for identifying promising metal detecting locations.

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Salisbury, MA maps

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  1. 1888 Map of Newburyport
    1888 Map of Newburyport
    1888 Newburyport
    1888 Print · USGS
    The North Shore and Seacoast regions meet at the turn of the century along the Merrimac River. Trace the early rail lines of the Boston and Maine Railroad or locate coastal landmarks like the U.S. Life Saving Station and Range Light.
  4. 1890 Map of Newburyport
    1890 Map of Newburyport
    1890 Newburyport
    1890 Print · USGS
    The coastal borderlands of Massachusetts and New Hampshire are shown here during a peak era of maritime and rail activity. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named sites across Newbury Old Town, Byfield, and the bustling docks at Salisbury Point.
  7. 1894 Map of Newburyport
    1894 Map of Newburyport
    1894 Newburyport
    1894 Print · USGS
    Coastal Massachusetts and New Hampshire are captured here in the late nineteenth century, from the bustling riverfront of Newburyport to the marshes of Hampton. Genealogists and historians can trace rail lines, coastal landmarks like the U.S. Life Saving Station, and old neighborhoods in Amesbury or Newbury Old Town.
    7 unique versions available
  10. 1932 Map of Newburyport
    1932 Map of Newburyport
    1932 Newburyport
    1932 Print · USGS
    The New Hampshire seacoast and southern Rockingham County are shown here in the early thirties, just as coastal recreation and inland farming reached a mature balance. Genealogists can locate family-named landmarks like Nason Corner, Dearborn Academy, and various district schools.
    4 unique versions available
  13. 1934 Map of Exeter
    1934 Map of Exeter
    1934 Exeter
    1934 Print · USGS
    The New Hampshire seacoast and Merrimack Valley met the Atlantic in the mid-thirties as a network of rail and river commerce. Genealogists can trace family lines through Newbury Old Town or locate historic institutions like Phillips Exeter Academy and Dearborn Academy.
    5 unique versions available
  16. 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.
  19. 1944 Map of Hampton
    1944 Map of Hampton
    1944 Hampton
    1944 Print · USGS
    The New Hampshire Seacoast during the mid-forties reveals a world of tidal marshes and emerging beach communities. Trace family roots and local history at Old Camp Ground, Dearborn Academy, and the crossroads at The Five Corners.
    2 unique versions available
  22. 1944 Map of Newburyport West
    1944 Map of Newburyport West
    1944 Newburyport West
    1944 Print · USGS
    The Lower Merrimack Valley at the height of the 1940s reveals a landscape of manufacturing towns and riverside villages. Genealogists can trace family footprints across Union Cem, Bridge Street Cem, and the old neighborhoods of Amesbury and Newburyport.
    3 unique versions available
  25. 1945 Map of Newburyport East
    1945 Map of Newburyport East
    1945 Newburyport East
    1945 Print · USGS
    The Massachusetts and New Hampshire borderlands meet the Atlantic at the height of the war years, showing a landscape defined by tidal rivers and coastal reaches. Genealogists and historians can trace Newbury Old Town, the Newburyport LH, and the CCC Camp near Salisbury.
    2 unique versions available
  28. 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
  31. 1950 Map of Exeter, 1952 Print
    1950 Map of Exeter, 1952 Print
    1950 Exeter
    1952 Print · USGS
    Coastal New Hampshire's rural character and established town centers are captured here at mid-century, just as local road networks began to expand. Researchers can trace ancestral roots through family-named landmarks like Gooch Corner, Dows Corner, and the Westview Cem.
    5 unique versions available
  34. 1952 Map of Newburyport West, 1953 Print
    1952 Map of Newburyport West, 1953 Print
    1952 Newburyport West
    1953 Print · USGS
    The Merrimack River valley in the early fifties shows a landscape of established river towns and growing transit corridors. Genealogists can locate family burial sites at Sawyers Hill Burying Ground or trace the early campus of Governor Dummer Academy.
    4 unique versions available
  37. 1952 Map of Newburyport East, 1954 Print
    1952 Map of Newburyport East, 1954 Print
    1952 Newburyport East
    1954 Print · USGS
    Coastal Massachusetts and New Hampshire meet at the mouth of the Merrimack River during the early fifties, where maritime commerce and conservation intersect. Researchers can trace ancestral sites at the First Burial Ground or locate vanished landmarks like Butlers Toothpick and Woodbridge Sch.
    3 unique versions available
  40. 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
  43. 1957 Map of Hampton, 1959 Print
    1957 Map of Hampton, 1959 Print
    1957 Hampton
    1959 Print · USGS
    Coastal Rockingham County in the late fifties shows a landscape of tidal marshes and growing beach communities. Genealogists and local researchers can locate landmarks like Dearborn Academy, the Boston and Maine RR, and Ring Swamp Cem.
    5 unique versions available
  46. 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
  49. 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
  52. 1966 Map of Newburyport East, 1968 Print
    1966 Map of Newburyport East, 1968 Print
    1966 Newburyport East
    1968 Print · USGS
    Coastal Massachusetts and New Hampshire meet at the Merrimack during the mid-sixties, capturing the maritime character of this historic estuary. Genealogists can locate family plots in Oak Hill Cem or the First Parish Burying Ground, while maritime historians can trace the Newburyport Light and U S Coast Guard Station.
    3 unique versions available
  55. 1968 Map of Newburyport West, 1970 Print
    1968 Map of Newburyport West, 1970 Print
    1968 Newburyport West
    1970 Print · USGS
    Coastal Essex County in the late sixties shows the intersection of historic river settlements and modern highway expansion. Genealogists can trace family lines through the Sawyer Hill Burying Ground or locate the storied Governor Dummer Academy and Merrimacport.
    4 unique versions available
  58. 1977 Map of Newburyport East, 1981 Print
    1977 Map of Newburyport East, 1981 Print
    1977 Newburyport East
    1981 Print · USGS
    The Massachusetts and New Hampshire coastline comes into sharp focus in the late seventies. Genealogists and researchers can trace the coastal developments of Newburyport and Salisbury or explore the tidal marshes of Plum Island.
  61. 1977 Map of Hampton, 1981 Print
    1977 Map of Hampton, 1981 Print
    1977 Hampton
    1981 Print · USGS
    The New Hampshire seacoast is captured in detail during the late seventies, showing the intricate tidal marshes and shoreline settlements. Genealogists and local historians can trace the development of Hampton Beach, Seabrook, and the winding Taylor River.
  64. 1977 Map of Exeter, 1981 Print
    1977 Map of Exeter, 1981 Print
    1977 Exeter
    1981 Print · USGS
    The coastal New Hampshire landscape is captured here in the late 1970s, showcasing the transition from village centers to rural outskirts. Researchers can trace land use patterns near Exeter and locate family-named intersections like Eastman Corners and Parkman Corner.
  67. 1977 Map of Newburyport West, 1981 Print
    1977 Map of Newburyport West, 1981 Print
    1977 Newburyport West
    1981 Print · USGS
    The coastal corridor of Essex County is captured in the late seventies, showing the established layouts of Amesbury and Newburyport. Researchers can trace the winding banks of the Merrimack River and locate historic village centers like Byfield and West Newbury.
  70. 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.
  73. 1985 Map of Exeter
    1985 Map of Exeter
    1985 Exeter
    1985 Print · USGS
    The New Hampshire seacoast in the mid-eighties shows a landscape of colonial roots meeting modern energy infrastructure. Genealogists and historians can trace long-standing family corners and sites like Phillips Exeter Academy or Coffins Mill alongside the emerging Seabrook nuclear facility.
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