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Old Maps of Watertown, Massachusetts

Explore 32 old maps of Watertown, 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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Watertown, MA maps

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  1. 1893 Map of Boston
    1893 Map of Boston
    1893 Boston
    1893 Print · USGS
    Greater Boston and the Massachusetts coast are captured here in the late nineteenth century as streetcar suburbs and rail lines redefined the region. Trace family roots and local history across old neighborhoods like Washington Village, coastal landmarks like Fort Independence, and the sprawling Middlesex Fells.
    4 unique versions available
  4. 1903 Map of Boston
    1903 Map of Boston
    1903 Boston
    1903 Print · USGS
    The Greater Boston area and its sprawling rail-and-river network are captured here at the turn of the century. Genealogists and historians can trace neighborhood blocks, the grounds of Tufts College, and military landmarks like Ft. Winthrop and Ft. Independence.
    13 unique versions available
  7. 1943 Map of Boston
    1943 Map of Boston
    1943 Boston
    1943 Print · USGS
    Greater Boston and its southern suburbs appear here during the mobilization of the early 1940s. Genealogists and historians can trace the early footprints of Commonwealth Airport, military sites like Fort Winthrop, and local institutions such as Pondville State Hospital.
  10. 1944 Map of Newton
    1944 Map of Newton
    1944 Newton
    1944 Print · USGS
    The western suburbs of Boston thrive in the mid-1940s, defined by the winding Charles River and a dense network of rail lines. Genealogists and local historians can trace family plots and parish boundaries at Newton Cem, St Gabriels Monastery, and the Christian Science Sanatorium.
  13. 1944 Map of Lexington
    1944 Map of Lexington
    1944 Lexington
    1944 Print · USGS
    Middlesex County is shown in the early 1940s, capturing a landscape of historic town centers and massive institutional estates. Researchers can trace ancestral sites at Ye Old Burying Ground or locate vanished rail stops like Munroe Sta and Beaver Bk Sta.
  16. 1946 Map of Lexington
    1946 Map of Lexington
    1946 Lexington
    1946 Print · USGS
    Suburban Middlesex County comes alive in the mid-forties, showing the postwar density of these classic Boston-area towns. Researchers can locate significant institutional grounds like the Metropolitan State Hospital or trace family roots at Wildwood Cem and Oak Grove Cemetery.
    3 unique versions available
  19. 1946 Map of Newton
    1946 Map of Newton
    1946 Newton
    1946 Print · USGS
    Newton and the western Boston suburbs are captured in the mid-1940s, showcasing a landscape of established estates, institutions, and rail lines. You can trace early 20th-century neighborhoods and landmarks like the Chestnut Hill Reservoir, Boston College, and Needham Junction.
    3 unique versions available
  22. 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
  25. 1954 Map of Newton
    1954 Map of Newton
    1954 Newton
    1954 Print · USGS
    Greater Boston was undergoing rapid postwar transition during the early fifties as highways began to reshape the suburbs. Genealogists and historians can trace family plots and local landmarks like Newton Cem, the Perkins Institution for Blind, and the Boston and Albany RR corridor.
  28. 1956 Map of Lexington
    1956 Map of Lexington
    1956 Lexington
    1956 Print · USGS
    Middlesex County was rapidly evolving in the mid-1950s as suburban residential belts thickened between established town centers. Genealogists and historians can trace institutional history at Metropolitan State Hospital or locate ancestral sites like the Old Burying Ground and St Patricks Cem.
    3 unique versions available
  31. 1956 Map of Newton
    1956 Map of Newton
    1956 Newton
    1956 Print · USGS
    The Charles River corridor in the mid-fifties shows a mature landscape of commuter rail suburbs and prestigious institutions. Researchers can trace family history through local landmarks like Newton Cemetery, neighborhood hubs like Waban Sta, and Hancock Village.
    3 unique versions available
  34. 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
  37. 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
  40. 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
  43. 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
  46. 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
  49. 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.
  52. 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.
  55. 1985 Map of Boston, 1986 Print
    1985 Map of Boston, 1986 Print
    1985 Boston
    1986 Print · USGS
    The Massachusetts urban core and its expanding suburbs are captured in the mid-eighties, showing the reach of the Mass Turnpike and Route 128. Genealogists and historians can trace the evolution of towns from Lexington to Waltham, locating landmarks like Harvard University and Minute Man National Historical Park.
  58. 1985 Map of Boston North, 1986 Print
    1985 Map of Boston North, 1986 Print
    1985 Boston North
    1986 Print · USGS
    Greater Boston's northern tier is captured during the mid-eighties, showing the dense intersection of historic college campuses and industrial rail corridors. Genealogists and historians can trace suburban development around Holy Cross Cemetery and the academic grounds of Harvard University or Tufts University.
    3 unique versions available
  61. 1987 Map of Boston South
    1987 Map of Boston South
    1987 Boston South
    1987 Print · USGS
    Greater Boston and its southern suburbs appear in high detail during the late 1980s, showcasing a landscape defined by academia, industry, and the sea. Researchers can trace historic family plots at Mt Auburn Cemetery or locate landmarks like Fort Independence and the Arnold Arboretum.
    2 unique versions available
  64. 1989 Map of Boston
    1989 Map of Boston
    1989 Boston
    1989 Print · USGS
    Greater Boston and the central Massachusetts corridor appear here in the late eighties as suburban growth reshaped the region. Genealogists and historians can trace the transit networks between Boston, Worcester, and Quincy, while locating landmarks like Bunker Hill Monument and Wachusett Reservoir.
    2 unique versions available
  67. 2012 Map of Newton, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Newton, 2012 Print
    2012 Newton
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Watertown, including Boston, Cambridge, and other nearby areas
  70. 2012 Map of Lexington, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Lexington, 2012 Print
    2012 Lexington
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Watertown, including Cambridge, Somerville, and other nearby areas
  73. 2015 Map of Newton, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Newton, 2015 Print
    2015 Newton
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Watertown, including Boston, Cambridge, and other nearby areas
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