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1950s Maps of Ware, Massachusetts

Explore 7 historic maps of Ware 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 Ware'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 Ware's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.

Ware, MA maps

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  1. 1952 Map of Winsor Dam, 1953 Print
    1952 Map of Winsor Dam, 1953 Print
    1952 Winsor Dam
    1953 Print · USGS
    Hampshire and Worcester Counties are seen here in the early fifties following the transformative creation of the reservoir. Genealogists and researchers can trace the new shoreline and legacy landmarks like Winsor Dam, Quabbin Park, and West Ware.
    4 unique versions available
  4. 1954 Map of Warren, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Warren, 1955 Print
    1954 Warren
    1955 Print · USGS
    The Quaboag Valley hums with industry and rail traffic in the mid-1950s as the river winds through these historic hill towns. Genealogists and historians can trace the neighborhoods of West Warren, find family plots in Pine Grove Cem, and locate landmarks like Steerage Rock.
    3 unique versions available
  7. 1954 Map of Palmer, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Palmer, 1955 Print
    1954 Palmer
    1955 Print · USGS
    The confluence of three major rivers in the mid-1950s defined the industrial and transport hub of Palmer. Local historians can trace the paths of the Central Vermont Railway through Bondsville or locate family sites at Oak Knoll Cem and the State Hospital.
    3 unique versions available
  10. 1954 Map of Ware, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Ware, 1955 Print
    1954 Ware
    1955 Print · USGS
    The Ware River valley in the mid-1950s reveals a landscape of industrial mill villages and rail corridors. Researchers can trace the heritage of Gilbertville and Wheelwright, or locate family sites near Hardwick Cem and Wickaboag Pond.
    3 unique versions available
  13. 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
  16. 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.
  19. 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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