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Old Maps of Shirley, Massachusetts

Explore 43 old maps of Shirley, spanning from 1893 to today. These high-resolution historic maps reveal how streets, neighborhoods, landmarks, and natural features evolved over time — perfect for genealogy, metal detecting, research, and local history exploration.

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  1. 1893 Map of Groton, 1905 Print
    1893 Map of Groton, 1905 Print
    1893 Groton
    1905 Print · USGS
    Northern Massachusetts and the New Hampshire borderlands are shown here in the late nineteenth century as a hub of river industry and rail commerce. Researchers can trace historic sites like Shaker Village, the Groton School, and manufacturing hubs at Paper Mill Village.
    8 unique versions available
  4. 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.
  7. 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.
  10. 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.
  13. 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
  16. 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
  19. 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
  22. 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
  25. 1943 Map of Fitchburg
    1943 Map of Fitchburg
    1943 Fitchburg
    1943 Print · USGS
    Southern New Hampshire and northern Massachusetts are captured during the war years, showing a landscape of river-powered mill towns and mountain trails. You can trace family roots in Peterboro, locate the historic Groton School, or study the rail lines of the Boston & Maine RR.
  28. 1944 Map of Townsend
    1944 Map of Townsend
    1944 Townsend
    1944 Print · USGS
    Townsend and Brookline sit at the heart of this mid-century New England landscape as the rail era transitioned toward the modern highway. Researchers can trace the Boston and Maine RR line through Townsend Harbor and find family names at Pine Grove Cem or Center Cem.
    4 unique versions available
  31. 1948 Map of Boston
    1948 Map of Boston
    1948 Boston
    1948 Print · USGS
    Eastern Massachusetts and southern New Hampshire appear at an industrial peak in the late 1940s, just as suburban growth began to accelerate. Genealogists and historians can trace rail lines like the Boston and Albany RR or locate coastal landmarks like Graves Lighthouse and Fort Devens.
    2 unique versions available
  34. 1949 Map of Shirley
    1949 Map of Shirley
    1949 Shirley
    1949 Print · USGS
    Post-war central Massachusetts reveals its military and rural character as Fort Devens expands near the Nashua River. Genealogists and historians can trace the Shaker Cemetery, the Industrial School, and the legacy of the Boston and Maine Railroad.
  37. 1950 Map of Townsend, 1952 Print
    1950 Map of Townsend, 1952 Print
    1950 Townsend
    1952 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Middlesex County and southern New Hampshire centers on the rail-and-river corridor of Townsend. Genealogists and historians can trace the Boston and Maine Railroad through Townsend Harbor and locate family sites like Hillside Cem and Barker Hill.
    2 unique versions available
  40. 1950 Map of Shirley, 1958 Print
    1950 Map of Shirley, 1958 Print
    1950 Shirley
    1958 Print · USGS
    Mid-century development spreads through the Worcester and Middlesex county lines during this era of growth. Genealogists and local historians can trace family plots in St Cecelia Cemetery or locate old school sites like the White Sch and the Industrial School.
  43. 1950 Map of Ayer, 1958 Print
    1950 Map of Ayer, 1958 Print
    1950 Ayer
    1958 Print · USGS
    Middlesex and Worcester counties are shown here at mid-century, highlighting the massive expansion of the Fort Devens military footprint. Researchers can trace the layout of Shaker Village, find the Harvard University Observatory, and locate the Groton School.
  46. 1955 Map of Shirley
    1955 Map of Shirley
    1955 Shirley
    1955 Print · USGS
    Central Massachusetts at mid-century shows the significant expansion of military life and rail transit near the Nashua River. Trace local family roots at St Leo Cem or explore the extensive footprint of Fort Devens Military Reservation and the Boston and Maine Railroad.
    2 unique versions available
  49. 1956 Map of Boston, 1967 Print
    1956 Map of Boston, 1967 Print
    1956 Boston
    1967 Print · USGS
    The Massachusetts coastline and industrial interior are seen here during the mid-century peak of suburban and highway expansion. Researchers can trace historic harbor defenses like Fort Revere, local landmarks such as Faneuil Hall, and the vast Parker River National Wildlife Refuge.
    6 unique versions available
  52. 1958 Map of Boston
    1958 Map of Boston
    1958 Boston
    1958 Print · USGS
    Eastern Massachusetts and southern New Hampshire are shown at the height of the industrial era, before the full expansion of the interstate system. Trace coastal defenses at Fort Warren, historic rail lines like the Boston and Maine, and the development of the Mass. 128 corridor.
    2 unique versions available
  55. 1961 Map of Boston
    1961 Map of Boston
    1961 Boston
    1961 Print · USGS
    The Massachusetts coastline and its industrial interior are detailed here in the mid-twentieth century, from the Monadnock highlands to Cape Cod. Researchers can trace the rail routes of the Boston and Maine or locate landmarks like Fort Devens and the Wachusett Reservoir.
    2 unique versions available
  58. 1965 Map of Townsend, 1967 Print
    1965 Map of Townsend, 1967 Print
    1965 Townsend
    1967 Print · USGS
    Townsend and Brookline are captured in the mid-1960s as the rail and river corridor through the Squannacook River valley remained central to local life. Researchers can trace historic family landmarks and civic sites like Lakeview Cem, Daniels Academy, and the Boston and Maine rail line.
    5 unique versions available
  61. 1965 Map of Shirley, 1968 Print
    1965 Map of Shirley, 1968 Print
    1965 Shirley
    1968 Print · USGS
    Shirley and the surrounding Worcester County uplands are captured here in the mid-sixties as military operations and industrial growth intersected. Genealogists and historians can trace the footprint of Fort Devens, the State Industrial Sch for Boys, and the village layout of Shirley Center.
    3 unique versions available
  64. 1966 Map of Ayer, 1968 Print
    1966 Map of Ayer, 1968 Print
    1966 Ayer
    1968 Print · USGS
    Middlesex County in the mid-sixties reveals a landscape of massive military installations and storied academic institutions. Researchers can locate Shaker Village, trace the Boston and Maine rail lines, and find landmarks like the Harvard University Observatory.
    3 unique versions available
  67. 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.
  70. 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.
  73. 1984 Map of Lowell
    1984 Map of Lowell
    1984 Lowell
    1984 Print · USGS
    The Merrimack Valley industrial corridor is captured here in the mid-eighties, showing the interconnected growth of Lowell, Nashua, and Lawrence. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the Boston and Maine railroad or locate institutional landmarks like Merrimack College and the Fort Devens Military Reservation.
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