1950s Maps of Franklin County, Massachusetts

Explore 15 historic maps of Franklin County from the 1950s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1950s — 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 1950s, 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 1950s, 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 1950s. This is your window into the past.


Franklin County, MA maps

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  1. 1950 Map of North Adams
    1950 Map of North Adams
    1950 North Adams
    1950 Print · USGS
    Covers Franklin County, including North Adams, Adams, and other nearby areas

  2. 1950 Map of Shutesbury, 1958 Print
    1950 Map of Shutesbury, 1958 Print
    1950 Shutesbury
    1958 Print · USGS
    Covers Franklin County, including Amherst, Leverett, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1950 Map of Heath, 1958 Print
    1950 Map of Heath, 1958 Print
    1950 Heath
    1958 Print · USGS
    Covers Franklin County, including Colrain, Charlemont, and other nearby areas

  4. 1952 Map of Quabbin Reservoir, 1953 Print
    1952 Map of Quabbin Reservoir, 1953 Print
    1952 Quabbin Reservoir
    1953 Print · USGS
    Covers Franklin County, including Hardwick, Shutesbury, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  5. 1952 Map of Winsor Dam, 1953 Print
    1952 Map of Winsor Dam, 1953 Print
    1952 Winsor Dam
    1953 Print · USGS
    Covers Franklin County, including Belchertown, Ware, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available

  6. 1954 Map of Royalston, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Royalston, 1955 Print
    1954 Royalston
    1955 Print · USGS
    Covers Franklin County, including Athol, Templeton, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  7. 1954 Map of Greenfield, 1956 Print
    1954 Map of Greenfield, 1956 Print
    1954 Greenfield
    1956 Print · USGS
    Covers Franklin County, including Greenfield, Montague, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  8. 1954 Map of Athol, 1956 Print
    1954 Map of Athol, 1956 Print
    1954 Athol
    1956 Print · USGS
    Covers Franklin County, including Athol, Templeton, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  9. 1955 Map of Plainfield, 1956 Print
    1955 Map of Plainfield, 1956 Print
    1955 Plainfield
    1956 Print · USGS
    Covers Franklin County, including Ashfield, Charlemont, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available

  10. 1955 Map of Mt Toby, 1956 Print
    1955 Map of Mt Toby, 1956 Print
    1955 Mt Toby
    1956 Print · USGS
    Covers Franklin County, including Amherst, Hadley, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  11. 1955 Map of Ashfield, 1956 Print
    1955 Map of Ashfield, 1956 Print
    1955 Ashfield
    1956 Print · USGS
    Covers Franklin County, including Buckland, Conway, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  12. 1955 Map of Goshen, 1956 Print
    1955 Map of Goshen, 1956 Print
    1955 Goshen
    1956 Print · USGS
    Covers Franklin County, including Williamsburg, Conway, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  13. 1956 Map of Albany, 1968 Print
    1956 Map of Albany, 1968 Print
    1956 Albany
    1968 Print · USGS
    Covers Franklin County, including Springfield, Albany, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  14. 1957 Map of Albany
    1957 Map of Albany
    1957 Albany
    1957 Print · USGS
    Covers Franklin County, including Springfield, Albany, and other nearby areas

  15. 1959 Map of Albany
    1959 Map of Albany
    1959 Albany
    1959 Print · USGS
    Covers Franklin County, including Springfield, Albany, and other nearby areas

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