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Old Maps of Canton, Massachusetts

Explore 35 old maps of Canton, spanning from 1886 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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Canton, MA maps

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  1. 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.
  4. 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
  7. 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.
  10. 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.
  13. 1936 Map of Norwood
    1936 Map of Norwood
    1936 Norwood
    1936 Print · USGS
    Norfolk County in the mid-1930s shows a landscape of busy rail corridors and river-powered industry centered on the Neponset River. Genealogists and historians can trace neighborhood growth through local landmarks like Plumptonville, the Colburn Sch, and the Norwood Central Sta.
  16. 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
  19. 1941 Map of Norwood
    1941 Map of Norwood
    1941 Norwood
    1941 Print · USGS
    Norfolk County during the mid-1930s shows a landscape of growing town centers and industrial rail corridors along the Neponset River. Researchers can trace local landmarks like the Sharon Sanitorium, Highland Cem, and the specialized Norfolk County Agricultural Sch.
    3 unique versions available
  22. 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.
  25. 1946 Map of Norwood, 1958 Print
    1946 Map of Norwood, 1958 Print
    1946 Norwood
    1958 Print · USGS
    Norfolk County during the postwar expansion era reveals a landscape shaped by the Neponset River and thriving rail corridors. Researchers can trace the development of local centers like Islington and East Walpole or locate landmarks such as the Norwood Airfield and Colburn Sch.
  28. 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.
  31. 1947 Map of Norwood
    1947 Map of Norwood
    1947 Norwood
    1947 Print · USGS
    Post-war Norfolk County centers on the busy rail-and-river corridor of the late forties. Researchers can trace the neighborhood growth of Islington and East Walpole or locate family markers at Fairview Cemetery and Highland Cem.
  34. 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
  37. 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.
  40. 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
  43. 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
  46. 1958 Map of Norwood, 1960 Print
    1958 Map of Norwood, 1960 Print
    1958 Norwood
    1960 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Norfolk County comes alive in this survey, showing a landscape defined by suburban growth and the busy Neponset River corridor. Genealogists and local historians can trace family roots through Fairview Cemetery or explore landmarks like the Norwood Memorial Airport and Morrill Mem Library.
    2 unique versions available
  49. 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
  52. 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
  55. 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
  58. 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
  61. 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.
  64. 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.
  67. 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.
  70. 1985 Map of Norwood, 1986 Print
    1985 Map of Norwood, 1986 Print
    1985 Norwood
    1986 Print · USGS
    Greater Boston's southern suburbs and the Blue Hills highlands are captured in detail during the mid-eighties as modern highways and rail lines shaped the region. Genealogists and local historians can trace family plots at Knollwood Memorial Park or locate landmarks like Curry College and the Norwood Memorial Airport.
    2 unique versions available
  73. 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
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