Old Maps of Plainfield, Massachusetts for Metal Detecting
Plan your next treasure hunt with 44 historic maps of Plainfield. Find old homesites, ghost towns, trails, and gathering spots that may be lost to time — perfect for identifying promising metal detecting locations.
- Locate forgotten sites: Uncover places like long-lost settlements, abandoned rail lines, or gathering spots.
- Plan better hunts: Use map overlays combined with LiDAR or satellite views to narrow in on historically rich areas.
- Made for detectorists: Thousands of hobbyists use these maps to discover relics, coins, and hidden history.
Use these historic maps to boost your research and find new opportunities beneath the surface of Plainfield.
Plainfield, MA maps
(44)- 1886 Map of Hawley
1886 Hawley1886 Print · USGSThe 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. - 1886 Map of Chesterfield
1886 Chesterfield1886 Print · USGSThe Hampshire Hills are captured here in the late nineteenth century, showing a network of upland hamlets and river-powered industry. Researchers can trace historic family locations along Ireland Street or locate the old Bisbee Mill and the Boston and Albany rail line. - 1888 Map of Chesterfield
1888 Chesterfield1888 Print · USGSHampshire County in the late 1880s is shown here as a landscape of river-driven hamlets and upland farms. Genealogists can trace family holdings near rural crossroads like Ireland Street, Shack Street, and the riverside Bisbee Mill. - 1890 Map of Hawley
1890 Hawley1890 Print · USGSFranklin 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. - 1893 Map of Chesterfield
1893 Chesterfield1893 Print · USGSThe Hampshire County highlands are captured here in the late nineteenth century as a network of river-powered mill towns and mountain farmsteads. Local historians can trace early neighborhood clusters like Ireland Street and Shack Street or locate industrial sites like Risbee Mill. - 1894 Map of Hawley
1894 Hawley1894 Print · USGSThe 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 - 1895 Map of Chesterfield
1895 Chesterfield1895 Print · USGSThe Hampshire County uplands in the late nineteenth century show a landscape of steep river valleys and small mill towns. Researchers can trace the early industrial footprint at Risbees Mill or locate family homesteads in hamlets like Ireland Street and Jordansville.8 unique versions available - 1896 Map of Holyoke
1896 Holyoke1896 Print · USGSThe Pioneer Valley and the eastern Berkshire foothills thrive in the 1890s as a complex network of industrial towns and upland farming communities. Historians can trace early infrastructure through the Bisbee Mill, the Agricultural College, and the prominent Ox Bow on the Connecticut River. - 1897 Map of Holyoke
1897 Holyoke1897 Print · USGSThe Pioneer Valley and surrounding highlands thrive in the 1890s, caught here at the height of the region's industrial and agricultural development. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots through dozens of hill towns and river settlements, from Agricultural College in Amherst to the mills of Holyoke and the remote tracks of the Athol Br. R. R.. - 1901 Map of Holyoke
1901 Holyoke1901 Print · USGSThe Pioneer Valley and surrounding highlands thrive at the turn of the century, showing a landscape defined by mill towns and early rail networks. Genealogists and historians can trace old homesteads and local landmarks like Bisbee Mill, South Ferry, and the Agricultural College.4 unique versions available - 1943 Map of Holyoke
1943 Holyoke1943 Print · USGSThe Pioneer Valley and the eastern Berkshires are captured here in the early 1940s, showing a robust network of river-side industry and hill-country forests. Researchers can locate vanished landmarks and institutional grounds like Northampton State Hospital, Barnes Airport, and the Nat Gd Rifle Range. - 1943 Map of Brattleboro
1943 Brattleboro1943 Print · USGSSouthern 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. - 1943 Map of Ashfield
1943 Ashfield1943 Print · USGSFranklin County hill towns and the river valley are captured here just before the mid-century, showing a landscape of small hamlets and high ridges. Trace old family plots at Leavitt Cem or follow the historic Mohawk Trail and Ashfield Pond.2 unique versions available - 1946 Map of Worthington
1946 Worthington1946 Print · USGSHampshire County townships are mapped here in the mid-1940s, showing a landscape of steep hills and winding river branches. Trace family roots at Center Cem or North Cem, and locate old mountain crossroads like Worthington Corners.2 unique versions available - 1947 Map of Plainfield
1947 Plainfield1947 Print · USGSThe Western Massachusetts hill towns are captured in the mid-1940s, showing a landscape of upland farms and mountain brooks. Researchers can trace family roots at Hilltop Cem or locate former schoolhouses like Bozrah Sch and North Sch.2 unique versions available - 1948 Map of Goshen
1948 Goshen1948 Print · USGSHampshire County at the height of the post-war era shows a landscape of deep-rooted hill towns and new state parklands. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Chesterfield and Goshen, locating family landmarks such as Bagg Ledges and The Mount Cem.2 unique versions available - 1948 Map of Plainfield
1948 Plainfield1948 Print · USGSThe hill towns of the Berkshires remained deeply rural just after the war, defined by high summits and small crossroads hamlets. Genealogists and hikers can trace old family burial grounds like Hilltop Cem, historic district schools such as Bozrah Sch, and the winding course of the Chickley River.2 unique versions available - 1948 Map of Albany, 1951 Print
1948 Albany1951 Print · USGSThe 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. - 1955 Map of Plainfield, 1956 Print
1955 Plainfield1956 Print · USGSThe northern Berkshires in the mid-1950s appear as a landscape of interconnected state forests and quiet upland hamlets. Researchers can trace family sites at Hilltop Cem, visit School No 7, or explore the terrain around Windsor Jambs and Hallockville.4 unique versions available - 1955 Map of Ashfield, 1956 Print
1955 Ashfield1956 Print · USGSThe hill towns of Franklin County appear here in the mid-fifties, showing a landscape shaped by the Berkshire foothills and the Deerfield River. Researchers can trace rural lineages through old village sites like Buckland Four Corners, remote cemeteries like Leavitt Cem, and named peaks such as Moonshine Hill.3 unique versions available - 1955 Map of Goshen, 1956 Print
1955 Goshen1956 Print · USGSThe Berkshire foothills of Hampshire County are shown in the mid-1950s, a period of transition for these upland villages. Trace local genealogy and land history at Goshen Cem, the settlement of Lithia, and the camps around Highland Lakes.3 unique versions available - 1956 Map of Worthington, 1957 Print
1956 Worthington1957 Print · USGSThe Berkshires highlands in the mid-fifties reveal a network of isolated hill-town settlements and river-valley roads. Genealogists can trace family lines through sites like North Cem and Bryant Cem, or locate homesteads near Worthington Center.2 unique versions available - 1956 Map of Albany, 1968 Print
1956 Albany1968 Print · USGSThe 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 - 1957 Map of Albany
1957 Albany1957 Print · USGSThe 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. - 1959 Map of Albany
1959 Albany1959 Print · USGSThe 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.
Showing maps 1-25 of 44
Top cities near Plainfield
- Northampton historical maps
- North Adams historical maps
- Adams historical maps
- Dalton historical maps
- Cheshire historical maps
- Williamsburg historical maps
See more
Top neighborhoods of Plainfield
Frequently asked questions
- What are the different types of historical maps available for Plainfield?
- What is the oldest map of Plainfield?
- Where can I purchase historical maps of Plainfield for my home or office?
- Where can I download high-res historical maps of Plainfield?
- Are there historical topographic maps available for Plainfield?
- Is there historical aerial imagery available for Plainfield?
- Where are historical maps of Plainfield sourced from?