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1970s Maps of Middlesex County, Massachusetts

Explore 26 historic maps of Middlesex County from the 1970s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1970s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

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Middlesex County, MA maps

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  1. 1970 Map of Natick, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Natick, 1972 Print
    1970 Natick
    1972 Print · USGS
    Suburban Boston expands through Middlesex and Norfolk counties in the 1970s, showcasing a landscape of elite universities and crucial water infrastructure. Researchers can trace the Cochituate Aqueduct and locate landmarks like Wellesley College or the Natick Laboratories (U S Army).
    2 unique versions available
  4. 1970 Map of Concord, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Concord, 1972 Print
    1970 Concord
    1972 Print · USGS
    The revolutionary and literary landscapes of Middlesex County are captured here in the decades following the war. Genealogists and historians can trace family plots in the Old Burying Ground or locate landmarks like Meryams Corner and the Davis Sch.
    3 unique versions available
  7. 1970 Map of Medfield, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Medfield, 1972 Print
    1970 Medfield
    1972 Print · USGS
    Medfield and Millis are shown during a period of transition in the early seventies, as suburban growth met the legacy of the area's older institutional and rail infrastructure. Researchers can trace the extensive Medfield State Hospital grounds, historic burial sites like Vine Lake Cemetery, and the Penn Central rail lines.
    2 unique versions available
  10. 1970 Map of Boston South, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Boston South, 1973 Print
    1970 Boston South
    1973 Print · USGS
    Boston and its southern neighborhoods are shown at a peak of urban development in the early seventies. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots through the dense streets of Dorchester or locate ancestral plots in Cedar Grove Cem and New Calvary Cem.
    2 unique versions available
  13. 1970 Map of Newton, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Newton, 1973 Print
    1970 Newton
    1973 Print · USGS
    The western suburbs of Boston reached a peak of mid-century density during this era of highway and rail expansion. Researchers can trace historic parish boundaries and burial sites like Newton Cemetery or locate landmarks like Boston College and the Arnold Arboretum.
    2 unique versions available
  16. 1971 Map of Boston North, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Boston North, 1973 Print
    1971 Boston North
    1973 Print · USGS
    The northern reaches of the Massachusetts capital show a landscape of dense suburbs and protected woodlands in the early seventies. Researchers can locate landmark sites like the Bunker Hill Monument, trace the MBTA System rail lines, or explore the grounds of Harvard University and Holy Cross Cemetery.
    2 unique versions available
  19. 1971 Map of Lexington, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Lexington, 1973 Print
    1971 Lexington
    1973 Print · USGS
    The suburban landscape of Middlesex County is shown here in the early 1970s as historic town centers integrated with major institutional and commercial developments. Genealogists and historians can locate dozens of neighborhood schools, local churches, and expansive grounds such as Mc Lean Hospital and St Patricks Cem.
    2 unique versions available
  22. 1975 Map of Shrewsbury, 1981 Print
    1975 Map of Shrewsbury, 1981 Print
    1975 Shrewsbury
    1981 Print · USGS
    Central Massachusetts suburbs undergo visible post-war transformation in the mid-seventies as seen through this detailed aerial survey. Trace the residential growth near Shrewsbury and Northborough or locate early development around Lake Quinsigamond.
  25. 1975 Map of Townsend, 1981 Print
    1975 Map of Townsend, 1981 Print
    1975 Townsend
    1981 Print · USGS
    Middlesex County's rural northern reaches are captured in the mid-seventies, showing the density of forest and river-valley settlements. Trace the residential layouts of Townsend, Old City, and the banks of the Squannacook River.
  28. 1975 Map of Ashburnham, 1981 Print
    1975 Map of Ashburnham, 1981 Print
    1975 Ashburnham
    1981 Print · USGS
    Northern Worcester County and the New Hampshire borderlands are visible in this mid-seventies aerial study. Local historians can trace the early residential footprints of Lane Village and Wellville or examine the shoreline of Lake Monomonac.
  31. 1975 Map of Shirley, 1981 Print
    1975 Map of Shirley, 1981 Print
    1975 Shirley
    1981 Print · USGS
    Northern Worcester County in the mid-seventies is documented here through high-altitude aerial photography. Trace the rural-to-suburban transition around Lunenburg and the riverbanks of the Nashua River and Squannacook River.
  34. 1977 Map of Boston South, 1980 Print
    1977 Map of Boston South, 1980 Print
    1977 Boston South
    1980 Print · USGS
    The Boston metropolitan area is captured in the late seventies through detailed aerial photography, showing the city's dense urban layout and harbor. Trace the industrial waterfront of Boston Harbor or follow the Neponset River as it winds toward Squantum.
  37. 1977 Map of Milford, 1980 Print
    1977 Map of Milford, 1980 Print
    1977 Milford
    1980 Print · USGS
    In the late 1970s, the Blackstone Valley corridor was undergoing a period of rapid suburban growth. Genealogists and historians can trace the street-level development of Milford and Hopedale, or study the landscape around North Pond.
  40. 1977 Map of Boston North, 1980 Print
    1977 Map of Boston North, 1980 Print
    1977 Boston North
    1980 Print · USGS
    The northern suburbs of Boston come into focus in the late 1970s through this detailed orthophotoquad survey. Trace the urban landscape from the Mystic River waterfront to the dense neighborhoods of Malden, Everett, and Revere.
  43. 1977 Map of Newton, 1980 Print
    1977 Map of Newton, 1980 Print
    1977 Newton
    1980 Print · USGS
    The western suburbs of Boston are revealed in detail during the late seventies, showing the dense development of these historic townships. Trace the winding Charles River through Newton, Brookline, and Watertown to see the region's layout.
  46. 1977 Map of Lexington, 1980 Print
    1977 Map of Lexington, 1980 Print
    1977 Lexington
    1980 Print · USGS
    Suburban Middlesex County comes into sharp focus in the late seventies as residential growth fills the spaces between historic township centers. Researchers can trace the mid-century street patterns of Lexington, Arlington, and Waltham or follow the course of the Aberjona River.
  49. 1977 Map of Reading, 1980 Print
    1977 Map of Reading, 1980 Print
    1977 Reading
    1980 Print · USGS
    Northeastern Massachusetts towns show their modern footprints in the late seventies as residential growth surrounds traditional river corridors. Trace the development of North Reading, Peabody, and Reading along the Ipswich River.
  52. 1977 Map of Wilmington, 1980 Print
    1977 Map of Wilmington, 1980 Print
    1977 Wilmington
    1980 Print · USGS
    Wilmington and its Middlesex County neighbors are shown during the suburban surge of the late seventies. Researchers can trace the development of residential neighborhoods in Burlington and Pinehurst or locate landmarks near Silver Lake.
  55. 1977 Map of Holliston, 1981 Print
    1977 Map of Holliston, 1981 Print
    1977 Holliston
    1981 Print · USGS
    Holliston and the surrounding Massachusetts towns are shown in sharp photographic detail during the late seventies. Researchers can trace property boundaries and land development near Holliston, West Medway, and the banks of the Charles River.
  58. 1977 Map of Hudson, 1981 Print
    1977 Map of Hudson, 1981 Print
    1977 Hudson
    1981 Print · USGS
    Middlesex County emerges from its agrarian past into a burgeoning suburban era in this late-seventies aerial study. Researchers can trace land development around the Assabet River or locate family sites in Hudson, Bolton, and Stow.
  61. 1977 Map of Concord, 1981 Print
    1977 Map of Concord, 1981 Print
    1977 Concord
    1981 Print · USGS
    Middlesex County communities appear in transition during the late seventies, captured in this detailed aerial orthophotoquad. Researchers can trace the exact 1977 footprints of Concord and Lexington or locate the Cambridge Reservoir.
  64. 1977 Map of Framingham, 1981 Print
    1977 Map of Framingham, 1981 Print
    1977 Framingham
    1981 Print · USGS
    Middlesex County emerges in high detail in the late seventies as suburban growth reshapes the landscape west of Boston. Trace the residential layout of Framingham and the industrial footprint near the Sudbury Reservoir and Ashland.
  67. 1977 Map of Natick, 1981 Print
    1977 Map of Natick, 1981 Print
    1977 Natick
    1981 Print · USGS
    Suburban development and ancient river courses meet in this late-1970s aerial survey of Middlesex County. Genealogists and historians can trace the mid-century growth of Natick and Wellesley alongside the winding Charles River.
  70. 1977 Map of Maynard, 1981 Print
    1977 Map of Maynard, 1981 Print
    1977 Maynard
    1981 Print · USGS
    Middlesex County enters the late seventies as a landscape of historic mill towns and growing residential corridors. Trace the development of Maynard and West Concord along the banks of the Assabet River.
  73. 1977 Map of Medfield, 1981 Print
    1977 Map of Medfield, 1981 Print
    1977 Medfield
    1981 Print · USGS
    Norfolk County is seen through the lens of late-seventies aerial photography, capturing the area's transition between rural roots and suburban growth. Trace local land use and development patterns near Medfield, Millis, and the winding Charles River.
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