1950s Maps of Amherst, Massachusetts

Explore 5 historic maps of Amherst 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 Amherst'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.
  • Research with precision: Use these maps for genealogy, historical research, land use analysis, or educational projects.
  • View, download, or print: Maps are fully viewable online in high resolution, and can be downloaded or printed for your own records.

Start exploring Amherst's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.


Amherst, MA maps

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  1. 1950 Map of Shutesbury, 1958 Print
    1950 Map of Shutesbury, 1958 Print
    1950 Shutesbury
    1958 Print · USGS
    The hill towns of Franklin and Hampshire Counties are captured here at mid-century, just as the Quabbin Reservoir reached its full extent. Genealogists and researchers can trace old family roads and locate landmarks like the Rhodes Sch, West Cem, and the small settlement of Cooleyville.
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1955 Map of Mt Toby, 1956 Print
    1955 Map of Mt Toby, 1956 Print
    1955 Mt Toby
    1956 Print · USGS
    The Pioneer Valley in the mid-fifties is defined by the winding Connecticut River and the growing University of Massachusetts campus. Genealogists and local historians can trace the development of old settlements like East Whately, rural depots like Whately Sta, and historic burial grounds including North Amherst Cem.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 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

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

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