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1970s Maps of Cambridge, Massachusetts

Explore 8 historic maps of Cambridge 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.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how Cambridge's landscape evolved across the 1970s, 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 1970s, 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 Cambridge's history through authentic maps from the 1970s. This is your window into the past.

Cambridge, MA maps

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  1. 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
  4. 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
  7. 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
  10. 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
  13. 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.
  16. 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.
  19. 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.
  22. 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.
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