1970s Maps of Wakefield, Massachusetts

Explore 3 historic maps of Wakefield 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 Wakefield'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 Wakefield's history through authentic maps from the 1970s. This is your window into the past.


Wakefield, MA maps

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  1. 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

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

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