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Old Maps of Braintree, Massachusetts

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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 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.
  7. 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.
  10. 1893 Map of Abington
    1893 Map of Abington
    1893 Abington
    1893 Print · USGS
    Coastal and inland Massachusetts thrive at the peak of the rail era, where the Old Colony Railroad links maritime harbors to inland factory towns. You can trace 19th-century village life through local landmarks like Weymouth Landing, Queen Ann Corners, and the Old Oaken Bucket Homestead.
    9 unique versions available
  13. 1894 Map of Dedham
    1894 Map of Dedham
    1894 Dedham
    1894 Print · USGS
    Greater Boston's southern suburbs emerge during the late nineteenth century as a dense network of railroad lines and water-powered industrial centers. Genealogists and historians can trace old neighborhoods from Readville and Endicott to the heights of Great Blue Hill.
    10 unique versions available
  16. 1919 Map of Dedham
    1919 Map of Dedham
    1919 Dedham
    1919 Print · USGS
    Norfolk County at the close of the Great War reveals a landscape defined by the Blue Hills Reservation and a dense network of industrial rail lines. Genealogists and historians can trace old neighborhood boundaries in Readville and Islington or locate lost trackside stops along the Old Colony RR.
  19. 1920 Map of Abington
    1920 Map of Abington
    1920 Abington
    1920 Print · USGS
    The South Shore was a bustling network of rail and industry at the end of the Great War. You can trace the path of the Hanover Branch and Old Colony RR, or find historic sites like the Old Oaken Bucket Homestead and Weymouth Landing.
  22. 1936 Map of Weymouth
    1936 Map of Weymouth
    1936 Weymouth
    1936 Print · USGS
    The South Shore's maritime and industrial landscape is on full display in the mid-1930s as the massive Fore River Shipyard dominates the waterfront. Genealogists can trace family roots through several local burial grounds like Highland Cem and landmark institutions including the Derby Academy.
  25. 1936 Map of Blue Hills
    1936 Map of Blue Hills
    1936 Blue Hills
    1936 Print · USGS
    Norfolk County at the height of the Depression reveals a landscape of established academies, hilltop observatories, and early industrial sites. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots through the Blue Hills Cem, Milton Academy, and the American Fireworks Co of Mass.
  28. 1941 Map of Weymouth
    1941 Map of Weymouth
    1941 Weymouth
    1941 Print · USGS
    The South Shore and its bustling maritime industry are on full display in the years leading up to the second World War. Genealogists can locate family sites like the Old South Meeting House or trace industrial roots at the Fore River Shipyard and Plymouth Quarries.
    3 unique versions available
  31. 1941 Map of Blue Hills
    1941 Map of Blue Hills
    1941 Blue Hills
    1941 Print · USGS
    The Blue Hills south of Boston are shown here at the edge of the pre-war era, before massive highway expansion reshaped Norfolk County. Genealogists and historians can trace the grounds of Thayer Academy, the Blue Hills Cem, and the industrial Fireworks site.
    4 unique versions available
  34. 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.
  37. 1946 Map of Blue Hills, 1958 Print
    1946 Map of Blue Hills, 1958 Print
    1946 Blue Hills
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Blue Hills and surrounding South Shore towns are shown here in the mid-1940s as suburban growth began to surround the reservation. Researchers can locate family sites and landmarks like the Blue Hill Observatory, Thayer Academy, and St Marys Cem.
  40. 1947 Map of Weymouth, 1958 Print
    1947 Map of Weymouth, 1958 Print
    1947 Weymouth
    1958 Print · USGS
    The South Shore of Massachusetts appears here just after the war, showing the industrial and civic heart of Norfolk and Plymouth counties. Researchers can trace family sites at Old North Cem, locate the Plymouth Quarries, or find the historic Old South Meeting House.
  43. 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
  46. 1954 Map of Blue Hills
    1954 Map of Blue Hills
    1954 Blue Hills
    1954 Print · USGS
    Norfolk County in the mid-1950s reveals a landscape of growing towns and preserved highlands at the edge of the Boston metropolitan area. Genealogists and local historians can trace family plots in Blue Hills Cem or locate historic institutions like Thayer Academy and the Blue Hill Observatory.
  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. 1958 Map of Blue Hills, 1960 Print
    1958 Map of Blue Hills, 1960 Print
    1958 Blue Hills
    1960 Print · USGS
    The Blue Hills area south of Boston was evolving rapidly in the late fifties as new expressways cut through the ancient granite hills. Genealogists and local historians can locate long-standing institutions like Thayer Academy, family plots in Central Cemetery, and industrial landmarks including the Quarries of West Quincy.
    2 unique versions available
  58. 1958 Map of Weymouth, 1960 Print
    1958 Map of Weymouth, 1960 Print
    1958 Weymouth
    1960 Print · USGS
    Coastal Massachusetts at the end of the fifties shows a landscape of growing suburban centers and significant military installations. Genealogists can trace family locations near Old North Cem, Holy Family Sch, and the South Weymouth Air Station.
    2 unique versions available
  61. 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
  64. 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
  67. 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
  70. 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.
  73. 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.
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