1880s Maps of Franklin County, Massachusetts

Explore 10 historic maps of Franklin County from the 1880s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1880s — 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 Franklin County's landscape evolved across the 1880s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

  • Focus on a specific era: All maps on this page are from the 1880s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
  • See what’s changed: Compare century-old streets, trails, and buildings to today's modern landscape using overlays and satellite layers.
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Start exploring Franklin County's history through authentic maps from the 1880s. This is your window into the past.


Franklin County, MA maps

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  1. 1885 Map of Northampton
    1885 Map of Northampton
    1885 Northampton
    1885 Print · USGS
    Covers Franklin County, including Holyoke, Amherst, and other nearby areas

  2. 1886 Map of Greylock
    1886 Map of Greylock
    1886 Greylock
    1886 Print · USGS
    Covers Franklin County, including North Adams, Adams, and other nearby areas

  3. 1886 Map of Hawley
    1886 Map of Hawley
    1886 Hawley
    1886 Print · USGS
    Covers Franklin County, including Buckland, Conway, and other nearby areas

  4. 1886 Map of Chesterfield
    1886 Map of Chesterfield
    1886 Chesterfield
    1886 Print · USGS
    Covers Franklin County, including Southampton, Williamsburg, and other nearby areas

  5. 1886 Map of Northampton
    1886 Map of Northampton
    1886 Northampton
    1886 Print · USGS
    Covers Franklin County, including Holyoke, Amherst, and other nearby areas

  6. 1887 Map of Warwick
    1887 Map of Warwick
    1887 Warwick
    1887 Print · USGS
    Covers Franklin County, including Athol, Montague, and other nearby areas

  7. 1887 Map of Belchertown
    1887 Map of Belchertown
    1887 Belchertown
    1887 Print · USGS
    Covers Franklin County, including Amherst, Belchertown, and other nearby areas

  8. 1887 Map of Winchendon
    1887 Map of Winchendon
    1887 Winchendon
    1887 Print · USGS
    Covers Franklin County, including Gardner, Athol, and other nearby areas

  9. 1888 Map of Chesterfield
    1888 Map of Chesterfield
    1888 Chesterfield
    1888 Print · USGS
    Covers Franklin County, including Southampton, Williamsburg, and other nearby areas

  10. 1889 Map of Warwick
    1889 Map of Warwick
    1889 Warwick
    1889 Print · USGS
    Covers Franklin County, including Athol, Montague, and other nearby areas

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