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Old Maps of Monroe, Massachusetts for Metal Detecting

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Monroe, MA maps

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  1. 1886 Map of Greylock
    1886 Map of Greylock
    1886 Greylock
    1886 Print · USGS
    The northern Berkshires are captured here in the mid-1880s, dominated by the massif of Mt Greylock and the industrial valleys below. Genealogists and researchers can trace the vital rail links through the Hoosac Tunnel Line and find old neighborhood names like Blackington, Cheshire Harbor, and Savoy Hollow.
  4. 1886 Map of Hawley
    1886 Map of Hawley
    1886 Hawley
    1886 Print · USGS
    The northern Berkshires and Vermont border are captured in the late 1800s as railroads began to pierce the highlands. Trace the engineering of the Hoosac Tunnel or locate old settlements like Monroe Bridge and Buckland Four Corners.
  7. 1890 Map of Hawley
    1890 Map of Hawley
    1890 Hawley
    1890 Print · USGS
    Franklin County and the Vermont borderlands are shown here in the 1880s as the railroad era transformed the Deerfield Valley. Trace the path of the Fitchburg Railroad through the Hoosac Tunnel or find old roads in Hawley and Ashfield.
  10. 1891 Map of Greylock
    1891 Map of Greylock
    1891 Greylock
    1891 Print · USGS
    The northern Berkshires are captured here in the late nineteenth century as rail lines and textile centers transformed the rugged valley floor. Genealogists and hikers can trace old homesteads and landmarks like Mt Greylock, the Hoosac Tunnel Line, and the vanished site of Arnoldsville.
  13. 1893 Map of Greylock
    1893 Map of Greylock
    1893 Greylock
    1893 Print · USGS
    The Northern Berkshires were at an industrial peak in the late 1800s, centered on the vital rail and water corridors of the Hoosic Valley. Researchers can trace the engineering of the Hoosac Tunnel Line and find historic mill settlements like Maple Grove and Cheshire Harbor.
  16. 1894 Map of Hawley
    1894 Map of Hawley
    1894 Hawley
    1894 Print · USGS
    The northern Berkshires in the late nineteenth century are defined by the Deerfield River and the legendary Hoosac Tunnel rail route. Researchers can trace old upland hamlets like Spruce Corner, locate riverside settlements such as Monroe Bridge, and study the early rail network through Zoar.
    8 unique versions available
  19. 1898 Map of Greylock
    1898 Map of Greylock
    1898 Greylock
    1898 Print · USGS
    The Berkshire highlands at the close of the nineteenth century reveal a landscape of deep valleys and engineering feats. Trace the path of the Hoosac Tunnel or locate historic mill sites and rail stops in North Adams, Zylonite, and Cheshire.
    10 unique versions available
  22. 1900 Map of Taconic
    1900 Map of Taconic
    1900 Taconic
    1900 Print · USGS
    The tri-state border region of the Taconic Mountains thrived at the turn of the century as a hub of rail travel and valley industry. Genealogists and historians can trace the early footprints of Hoosick Falls, Bennington, and the winding path of the Rutland R.R.
    4 unique versions available
  25. 1943 Map of Brattleboro
    1943 Map of Brattleboro
    1943 Brattleboro
    1943 Print · USGS
    Southern Vermont and the Massachusetts border area appear in this mid-century survey as a landscape of timbered peaks and river-connected villages. Genealogists can trace family roots through markers like Arms Cem or follow the rails at Dummerston Sta and Putney Sta.
  28. 1944 Map of North Adams, 1958 Print
    1944 Map of North Adams, 1958 Print
    1944 North Adams
    1958 Print · USGS
    Berkshire County's industrial valleys and steep mountain passes are captured here during the mid-forties. Genealogists and historians can trace rail-side neighborhoods like Zylonite, locate family plots in Miller Cem, or find the high-altitude Boston Central Shaft.
  31. 1944 Map of Rowe, 1958 Print
    1944 Map of Rowe, 1958 Print
    1944 Rowe
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Deerfield River valley and the Berkshire highlands come alive in this mid-century survey of the Massachusetts-Vermont border. Researchers can trace the path of the Hoosac Tunnel, the Mohawk Trail, and rural cemeteries like Sherman Cem and West Cem.
  34. 1947 Map of Rowe
    1947 Map of Rowe
    1947 Rowe
    1947 Print · USGS
    Franklin County in the late 1940s reveals a mountainous landscape defined by the engineering of the Hoosac Tunnel and the Deerfield River. Genealogists and historians can locate family plots at North Cem, trace the operations at Davis Mine, and explore the rail-dependent community at Monroe Bridge.
    2 unique versions available
  37. 1948 Map of North Adams
    1948 Map of North Adams
    1948 North Adams
    1948 Print · USGS
    The Hoosic River valley and the engineering marvels of the Hoosac Range are captured here just after the war. Researchers can trace industrial sites in Zylonite, rural schoolhouses like School No 8, and the ventilation Central Shaft of the railroad tunnel.
    2 unique versions available
  40. 1948 Map of Albany, 1951 Print
    1948 Map of Albany, 1951 Print
    1948 Albany
    1951 Print · USGS
    The Hudson and Connecticut River valleys are captured here in the late 1940s, showing the vital rail and water corridors of the Northeast. You can trace the Boston and Maine tracks past Mt Greylock or locate early settlements like Great Barrington and Bennington.
  43. 1950 Map of North Adams
    1950 Map of North Adams
    1950 North Adams
    1950 Print · USGS
    The Hoosic River valley hums with industry and transit at the mid-point of the century. Genealogists and industrial historians can trace the Boston and Maine RR line, the famous Mohawk Trail, and the Hoosac Tunnel Central Shaft.
  46. 1956 Map of Albany, 1968 Print
    1956 Map of Albany, 1968 Print
    1956 Albany
    1968 Print · USGS
    The industrial heart of the Northeast is revealed in the mid-1950s, from the Hudson Valley to the Connecticut River. Researchers can trace the legacy of the Quabbin Reservoir, locate Westover Air Force Base, or follow the Rutland RR through the Green Mountains.
    2 unique versions available
  49. 1957 Map of Albany
    1957 Map of Albany
    1957 Albany
    1957 Print · USGS
    The Tri-State region and Connecticut River Valley are captured here during a period of significant postwar growth and infrastructure expansion. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail-and-river economy through landmarks like the Boston and Maine railroad, Quabbin Reservoir, and Westover Air Force Base.
  52. 1959 Map of Albany
    1959 Map of Albany
    1959 Albany
    1959 Print · USGS
    The Hudson and Connecticut River valleys are captured here during the late fifties, showing the region's dense rail networks and massive water projects. Researchers can trace the New York State Thruway or locate local landmarks like Mt Greylock and the Quabbin Reservoir.
  55. 1960 Map of North Adams, 1961 Print
    1960 Map of North Adams, 1961 Print
    1960 North Adams
    1961 Print · USGS
    The Northern Berkshires in the early 1960s reveal a landscape where industrial river towns like NORTH ADAMS and Adams meet high mountain forests. Genealogists and historians can trace local roots through Southview Cem, visit the Natural Bridge, or follow the BOSTON AND MAINE RAILROAD through Zylonite.
    2 unique versions available
  58. 1960 Map of Rowe, 1961 Print
    1960 Map of Rowe, 1961 Print
    1960 Rowe
    1961 Print · USGS
    The Berkshires at the start of the 1960s show a landscape shaped by the Deerfield River and the industrial infrastructure of the Boston and Maine RR. Genealogists and historians can trace family plots at Sherman Cem or locate the famed Hoosac Tunnel and the mills at Monroe Bridge.
    2 unique versions available
  61. 1962 Map of Albany
    1962 Map of Albany
    1962 Albany
    1962 Print · USGS
    The Hudson and Connecticut River valleys meet the Green Mountains and Berkshires in this mid-century overview of the Northeast. Genealogists and historians can trace the industrial hearts of Albany and Springfield or locate features like Quabbin Reservoir and Westover Air Force Base.
  64. 1973 Map of North Adams, 1975 Print
    1973 Map of North Adams, 1975 Print
    1973 North Adams
    1975 Print · USGS
    North Adams and its neighboring mountain townships are shown in the early seventies, a landscape where industrial valleys meet state forest peaks. Genealogists and historians can trace rail routes through the Hoosac Tunnel or locate ancestral sites like Hillside Cem and Briggsville.
    4 unique versions available
  67. 1973 Map of Rowe, 1975 Print
    1973 Map of Rowe, 1975 Print
    1973 Rowe
    1975 Print · USGS
    Franklin County's northwestern highlands appear in the 1970s as a landscape of hydroelectric power and deep-bore rail engineering. You can trace the path of the Mohawk Trail, locate the Hoosac Tunnel entrance, and find small family landmarks like West Cem and Phelps Hill.
    4 unique versions available
  70. 1975 Map of Rowe, 1981 Print
    1975 Map of Rowe, 1981 Print
    1975 Rowe
    1981 Print · USGS
    The northern Berkshires and Deerfield River valley appear in high detail during the mid-seventies. Trace the path of the Hoosac Tunnel and explore settlements like Monroe Bridge, Rowe, and Zoar amidst the dense forest and reservoirs.
  73. 1975 Map of North Adams, 1981 Print
    1975 Map of North Adams, 1981 Print
    1975 North Adams
    1981 Print · USGS
    Northern Berkshire County is documented during the mid-seventies, showing the valley floor as it transitions from industrial centers to high peaks. Researchers can trace land use patterns near North Adams, Zylonite, and the steep terrain around Whitcomb Summit.
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