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1880s Maps of Norfolk County, Massachusetts

Explore 11 historic maps of Norfolk County from the 1880s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1880s — 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 Norfolk County's landscape evolved across the 1880s, 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 1880s, 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.
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Start exploring Norfolk County's history through authentic maps from the 1880s. This is your window into the past.

Norfolk County, MA maps

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  1. 1885 Map of Abington
    1885 Map of Abington
    1885 Abington
    1885 Print · USGS
    Coastal Plymouth County villages and the early rail network are frozen in time just before the turn of the century. Genealogists can trace family footprints from the maritime hubs of Scituate Harbor to inland junctions like Queen Ann Corners and Weymouth Landing.
  4. 1886 Map of Blackstone
    1886 Map of Blackstone
    1886 Blackstone
    1886 Print · USGS
    The Blackstone Valley at the height of its industrial era reveals a landscape of thriving mill towns and complex rail networks. Genealogists and historians can trace the growth of Whitinsville, Uxbridge, and East Douglas alongside landmarks like Purgatory Chasm.
  7. 1886 Map of Dedham
    1886 Map of Dedham
    1886 Dedham
    1886 Print · USGS
    Norfolk County and its neighbors are captured here in the late nineteenth century as the rail networks expanded across eastern Massachusetts. Local historians can trace the routes of the Old Colony Railroad and find early village sites like Furnace Village and Sharon Heights.
  10. 1886 Map of Framingham
    1886 Map of Framingham
    1886 Framingham
    1886 Print · USGS
    Middlesex County emerges as a bustling hub of rail transit and water infrastructure at the close of the 1800s. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations near the Mass. State Muster Grounds, the State Prison, or the historic Wayside Inn.
  13. 1887 Map of Franklin
    1887 Map of Franklin
    1887 Franklin
    1887 Print · USGS
    Norfolk County at the peak of the industrial rail era shows a complex landscape of mill villages and expanding transit lines. Trace the development of City Mills, follow the Old Colony R. R. Wrentham Branch, or locate old landmarks like Burnt Swamp Corner.
  16. 1887 Map of Providence
    1887 Map of Providence
    1887 Providence
    1887 Print · USGS
    Providence and its surrounding mill towns are captured here at the height of the industrial era. Trace the rail-and-river infrastructure of the Blackstone River through Lorraine Mills, Saylesville, and the Cranston Print Works.
  19. 1888 Map of Abington
    1888 Map of Abington
    1888 Abington
    1888 Print · USGS
    Coastal Plymouth County thrives in the late 1880s as a hub of manufacturing and maritime trade connected by a dense rail network. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named sites like King Oak Hill or industrial landmarks such as the Iron Works and Old Spain.
  22. 1889 Map of Providence
    1889 Map of Providence
    1889 Providence
    1889 Print · USGS
    Providence and its industrial corridors thrive at the close of the nineteenth century as a massive rail-and-water network takes shape. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of local industry at the Sayles Bleachery or locate long-standing institutions like Friends School and Dexter Asylum.
  25. 1889 Map of Blackstone
    1889 Map of Blackstone
    1889 Blackstone
    1889 Print · USGS
    The Blackstone River valley thrives as an industrial powerhouse in the late 1880s, defined by its dense network of mill towns and competing rail lines. Researchers can trace the legacy of textile manufacturing and early commerce through Whitinsville, the Hayden Row P.O., and Millville.
  28. 1889 Map of Franklin
    1889 Map of Franklin
    1889 Franklin
    1889 Print · USGS
    The industrial and rail hubs of Norfolk County are detailed in the late 1880s, documenting a time of rapid growth for mill towns and village centers. Researchers can trace historic station stops and hamlets like City Mills, Unionville, and Whitney Sta.
  31. 1889 Map of Framingham
    1889 Map of Framingham
    1889 Framingham
    1889 Print · USGS
    The Framingham and Concord region flourished as a late nineteenth-century rail and industrial hub. Genealogists and historians can trace the early layouts of Saxonville, the American Powder Co., and the Mass. State Muster Grounds.
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