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1970s Maps of Norfolk County, Massachusetts

Explore 29 historic maps of Norfolk County 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 Norfolk County'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 Norfolk County's history through authentic maps from the 1970s. This is your window into the past.

Norfolk County, MA maps

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  1. 1970 Map of Natick, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Natick, 1972 Print
    1970 Natick
    1972 Print · USGS
    Suburban Boston expands through Middlesex and Norfolk counties in the 1970s, showcasing a landscape of elite universities and crucial water infrastructure. Researchers can trace the Cochituate Aqueduct and locate landmarks like Wellesley College or the Natick Laboratories (U S Army).
    2 unique versions available
  4. 1970 Map of Medfield, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Medfield, 1972 Print
    1970 Medfield
    1972 Print · USGS
    Medfield and Millis are shown during a period of transition in the early seventies, as suburban growth met the legacy of the area's older institutional and rail infrastructure. Researchers can trace the extensive Medfield State Hospital grounds, historic burial sites like Vine Lake Cemetery, and the Penn Central rail lines.
    2 unique versions available
  7. 1970 Map of Norwood, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Norwood, 1972 Print
    1970 Norwood
    1972 Print · USGS
    Greater Norfolk County comes alive in the early seventies, showing a suburban landscape woven together by the Penn Central railroad and the Neponset River. Trace family roots at Old Parish Cem or locate former landmarks like the Norwood Arena and Kendall Whaling Museum.
    2 unique versions available
  10. 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
  13. 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
  16. 1971 Map of Blue Hills, 1972 Print
    1971 Map of Blue Hills, 1972 Print
    1971 Blue Hills
    1972 Print · USGS
    Greater Boston's southern suburbs and the forested Blue Hills are captured here during the early seventies' era of suburban expansion. Trace local family history at Blue Hill Cemetery or Holy Sepulchre Cem, and locate long-standing institutions like Curry College and Thayer Academy.
    2 unique versions available
  19. 1971 Map of Hull, 1972 Print
    1971 Map of Hull, 1972 Print
    1971 Hull
    1972 Print · USGS
    The outer Boston islands and the Nantasket peninsula are shown in detail during the early seventies, capturing a landscape of coastal defense and maritime history. Researchers can trace the footprints of Fort Warren, the iconic Boston Lighthouse, and institutional sites like the Long Island Hospital.
    2 unique versions available
  22. 1971 Map of Weymouth, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Weymouth, 1973 Print
    1971 Weymouth
    1973 Print · USGS
    The Norfolk County coastline and its industrial suburbs are captured here in the early seventies, showing a period of high military and maritime activity. Genealogists and local historians can trace the grounds of the South Weymouth Naval Air Station or locate family plots in Fairmount Cemetery and Old North Cem.
    2 unique versions available
  25. 1974 Map of Nantasket Beach, 1975 Print
    1974 Map of Nantasket Beach, 1975 Print
    1974 Nantasket Beach
    1975 Print · USGS
    The South Shore's famous coastal resorts and hazardous shipping lanes are detailed in this mid-seventies survey of the Massachusetts coast. Genealogists and historians can trace the footprint of Paragon Park, the homes of North Cohasset, and the offshore beacons like Boston Light.
    2 unique versions available
  28. 1974 Map of Cohasset, 1976 Print
    1974 Map of Cohasset, 1976 Print
    1974 Cohasset
    1976 Print · USGS
    Coastal Massachusetts at the height of the 1970s reveals a mix of maritime villages and expanding suburban centers nestled between massive state parklands. Genealogists and historians can trace lineage through First Parish Cem or locate the historic Maryknoll Seminary and Glastonbury Monastery.
    2 unique versions available
  31. 1975 Map of Brockton, 1977 Print
    1975 Map of Brockton, 1977 Print
    1975 Brockton
    1977 Print · USGS
    The city of Brockton and surrounding towns are shown in the mid-seventies just as the modern highway system was fully integrating with old village centers. Researchers can trace historic institutions and local landmarks like Stonehill College, Stoughton Junction, and the Hockomock Swamp.
    2 unique versions available
  34. 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.
  37. 1977 Map of Weymouth, 1980 Print
    1977 Map of Weymouth, 1980 Print
    1977 Weymouth
    1980 Print · USGS
    The South Shore landscape comes into sharp focus in the late seventies through this detailed aerial orthophoto. Trace the residential growth of Weymouth and Braintree, or study the coastal inlets of the Weymouth Fore River.
  40. 1977 Map of Nantasket Beach, 1980 Print
    1977 Map of Nantasket Beach, 1980 Print
    1977 Nantasket Beach
    1980 Print · USGS
    The South Shore's coastline in the late seventies is captured here through detailed aerial photography. You can trace the residential patterns of North Cohasset and the fragile peninsula of Nantasket Beach along Straits Pond.
  43. 1977 Map of Hull, 1980 Print
    1977 Map of Hull, 1980 Print
    1977 Hull
    1980 Print · USGS
    The Massachusetts coastline and Boston Harbor islands are captured in high detail in the late seventies. Genealogists and historians can trace the exact footprint of neighborhoods in Hull and Winthrop or follow the paths of the Fore River and Weir River.
  46. 1977 Map of Blue Hills, 1980 Print
    1977 Map of Blue Hills, 1980 Print
    1977 Blue Hills
    1980 Print · USGS
    South of the city in the late seventies, this aerial survey captures the evolving suburban landscape between the Blue Hills Range and Stoughton. Researchers can trace the development of residential neighborhoods and highway corridors in Randolph, Quincy, and Braintree.
  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 Norwood, 1980 Print
    1977 Map of Norwood, 1980 Print
    1977 Norwood
    1980 Print · USGS
    Greater Boston and the Neponset Valley are captured in high-resolution detail during the late seventies as suburban growth reshaped Norfolk County. Researchers can trace the mid-century footprints of Norwood, Dedham, and the banks of the Neponset River.
  55. 1977 Map of Cohasset, 1980 Print
    1977 Map of Cohasset, 1980 Print
    1977 Cohasset
    1980 Print · USGS
    The South Shore landscape of the late seventies is captured here in literal detail, from the coastline to the inland woods. Researchers can examine the exact layout of settlements like Cohasset, North Scituate, and Greenbush.
  58. 1977 Map of Attleboro, 1981 Print
    1977 Map of Attleboro, 1981 Print
    1977 Attleboro
    1981 Print · USGS
    The industrial and residential landscape of the Massachusetts-Rhode Island border is seen here in the late seventies. Researchers can trace the development of North Attleboro and Attleboro along the path of the Ten Mile River.
  61. 1977 Map of Holliston, 1981 Print
    1977 Map of Holliston, 1981 Print
    1977 Holliston
    1981 Print · USGS
    Holliston and the surrounding Massachusetts towns are shown in sharp photographic detail during the late seventies. Researchers can trace property boundaries and land development near Holliston, West Medway, and the banks of the Charles River.
  64. 1977 Map of Mansfield, 1981 Print
    1977 Map of Mansfield, 1981 Print
    1977 Mansfield
    1981 Print · USGS
    In the late 1970s, the South Shore region was balancing suburban growth with its dense woodlands and waterways. Study the exact 1977 footprints of Mansfield and Sharon, or trace the banks of Massapoag Lake and the Canoe River.
  67. 1977 Map of Blackstone, 1981 Print
    1977 Map of Blackstone, 1981 Print
    1977 Blackstone
    1981 Print · USGS
    The Massachusetts and Rhode Island borderlands are captured in the late seventies, showing the industrial river valley at a moment of transition. Researchers can trace the development of Blackstone and Millville or study the dense street grid of Woonsocket along the Blackstone River.
  70. 1977 Map of Brockton, 1981 Print
    1977 Map of Brockton, 1981 Print
    1977 Brockton
    1981 Print · USGS
    Brockton and the surrounding Plymouth County townships appear in this detailed photographic study from the late seventies. Researchers can trace the exact 1977 footprints of settlements like Five Corners, North Easton, and West Bridgewater.
  73. 1977 Map of Natick, 1981 Print
    1977 Map of Natick, 1981 Print
    1977 Natick
    1981 Print · USGS
    Suburban development and ancient river courses meet in this late-1970s aerial survey of Middlesex County. Genealogists and historians can trace the mid-century growth of Natick and Wellesley alongside the winding Charles River.
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