Old Maps of Dedham, Massachusetts for Hiking & Exploration
Hike through history with 29 historic maps of Dedham. Explore old trails, ghost towns, and forgotten backroads — perfect for outdoor adventurers and local explorers.
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Dedham, MA maps
(29)- 1886 Map of Dedham
1886 Dedham1886 Print · USGSNorfolk 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. - 1893 Map of Boston
1893 Boston1893 Print · USGSGreater 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 - 1894 Map of Dedham
1894 Dedham1894 Print · USGSGreater 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 - 1903 Map of Boston
1903 Boston1903 Print · USGSThe 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 - 1919 Map of Dedham
1919 Dedham1919 Print · USGSNorfolk 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. - 1936 Map of Norwood
1936 Norwood1936 Print · USGSNorfolk 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. - 1941 Map of Norwood
1941 Norwood1941 Print · USGSNorfolk 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 - 1943 Map of Boston
1943 Boston1943 Print · USGSGreater 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. - 1944 Map of Newton
1944 Newton1944 Print · USGSThe 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. - 1946 Map of Newton
1946 Newton1946 Print · USGSNewton 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 - 1946 Map of Norwood, 1958 Print
1946 Norwood1958 Print · USGSNorfolk 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. - 1947 Map of Norwood
1947 Norwood1947 Print · USGSPost-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. - 1948 Map of Boston
1948 Boston1948 Print · USGSEastern 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 - 1954 Map of Newton
1954 Newton1954 Print · USGSGreater 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. - 1956 Map of Newton
1956 Newton1956 Print · USGSThe 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 - 1956 Map of Boston, 1967 Print
1956 Boston1967 Print · USGSThe 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 - 1958 Map of Boston
1958 Boston1958 Print · USGSEastern 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 - 1958 Map of Norwood, 1960 Print
1958 Norwood1960 Print · USGSMid-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 - 1961 Map of Boston
1961 Boston1961 Print · USGSThe 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 - 1970 Map of Norwood, 1972 Print
1970 Norwood1972 Print · USGSGreater 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 - 1970 Map of Newton, 1973 Print
1970 Newton1973 Print · USGSThe 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 - 1977 Map of Newton, 1980 Print
1977 Newton1980 Print · USGSThe 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. - 1977 Map of Norwood, 1980 Print
1977 Norwood1980 Print · USGSGreater 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. - 1985 Map of Boston, 1986 Print
1985 Boston1986 Print · USGSThe 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. - 1985 Map of Norwood, 1986 Print
1985 Norwood1986 Print · USGSGreater 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
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