1930s Maps of Middlesex County, Massachusetts

Explore 12 historic maps of Middlesex County from the 1930s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1930s — 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 Middlesex County's landscape evolved across the 1930s, 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 1930s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
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Start exploring Middlesex County's history through authentic maps from the 1930s. This is your window into the past.


Middlesex County, MA maps

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  1. 1931 Map of Lowell
    1931 Map of Lowell
    1931 Lowell
    1931 Print · USGS
    Southern New Hampshire and northern Massachusetts met along the river and rail lines in the early thirties. Local researchers can trace family lands near St Marie Convent, the site of Musquash Sch, and the heights of Jeremy Hill.

  2. 1931 Map of Groton
    1931 Map of Groton
    1931 Groton
    1931 Print · USGS
    The Massachusetts and New Hampshire borderlands in the early thirties reveal a landscape of river-powered rail and rural industry. Genealogists can trace family landmarks and transport hubs like Hollis Sta, Potanopa Pond, and the Runnels Bridge.

  3. 1931 Map of Fitchburg
    1931 Map of Fitchburg
    1931 Fitchburg
    1931 Print · USGS
    The Massachusetts and New Hampshire border region was a network of mill villages and mountain ridges in the early thirties. Genealogists and historians can locate rural landmarks like School No 8, the High Bridge, and the Boston and Maine rail line.

  4. 1935 Map of Ayer
    1935 Map of Ayer
    1935 Ayer
    1935 Print · USGS
    The intersection of Middlesex and Worcester counties in the mid-1930s reveals a landscape of military bases, historic academies, and industrial ponds. Researchers can trace the layout of Fort Devens, the grounds of the Groton School, and the unique settlement at Shaker Village.

  5. 1935 Map of Groton
    1935 Map of Groton
    1935 Groton
    1935 Print · USGS
    Crossing the New Hampshire border in the 1930s, this area was a bustling hub of rail transport and riverside industry. Researchers can trace the legacy of communal life at Shaker Village, locate the campus of Groton School, or follow the lines of the Boston and Maine RR through towns like Pepperell and Shirley.

  6. 1935 Map of Fitchburg
    1935 Map of Fitchburg
    1935 Fitchburg
    1935 Print · USGS
    The industrial corridor and border hills of north-central Massachusetts and southern New Hampshire are captured here in the mid-1930s. Trace the intricate rail networks of the Old Colony Railroad and find local landmarks like School No 8 or Rollstone Hill.
    3 unique versions available

  7. 1935 Map of Lowell
    1935 Map of Lowell
    1935 Lowell
    1935 Print · USGS
    Greater Lowell and the Merrimack Valley are captured in the mid-1930s, showing a region defined by its industrial riverfront and extensive rail networks. Researchers can trace historic neighborhoods like Wamesit, local landmarks like St Marie Convent, and early industry at Flat Rock Quarry.
    3 unique versions available

  8. 1935 Map of Shirley
    1935 Map of Shirley
    1935 Shirley
    1935 Print · USGS
    The Nashua River valley during the mid-1930s shows a region defined by its rail connections and hilltop villages. Genealogists can trace family sites near Shirley Center, the Industrial School, and cemeteries like St Leo Cem.
    3 unique versions available

  9. 1936 Map of Groton
    1936 Map of Groton
    1936 Groton
    1936 Print · USGS
    Northern Middlesex County and southern New Hampshire appear here in the mid-1930s, showing a landscape shaped by river power and a dense rail network. Researchers can trace historic sites like the Shaker Village and Groton School, or locate old depots at Townsend Harbor and Ayer.
    3 unique versions available

  10. 1936 Map of Fitchburg
    1936 Map of Fitchburg
    1936 Fitchburg
    1936 Print · USGS
    Northwestern Massachusetts and southern New Hampshire are shown here during the mid-1930s, featuring a mature network of rail lines and industrial river towns. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like School No 9 or trace the early paths of the Fitchburg Railroad and Old Colony Railroad Fitchburg Branch.
    2 unique versions available

  11. 1939 Map of Ayer
    1939 Map of Ayer
    1939 Ayer
    1939 Print · USGS
    Middlesex County in the late 1930s is a hub of military activity and historic settlements at the crossroads of the rail. Trace ancestral roots at Shaker Village, Pingryville, or the expansive grounds of Fort Devens.
    6 unique versions available

  12. 1939 Map of Shirley
    1939 Map of Shirley
    1939 Shirley
    1939 Print · USGS
    Worcester and Middlesex counties are shown in the late thirties, when rail lines and river valleys defined the region's industrial and social life. Genealogists and researchers can locate the Industrial School, family-named landmarks like Kezar Hill, and numerous cemeteries including St Cecelia Cemetery.
    3 unique versions available

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