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1900s (20th Century) Maps of Dover, Massachusetts

Explore 40 historic maps of Dover from the 1900s (20th Century). These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1900s — 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 Dover's landscape evolved across the 1900s, 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 1900s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
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Start exploring Dover's history through authentic maps from the 1900s. This is your window into the past.

Dover, MA maps

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  1. 1903 Map of Boston
    1903 Map of Boston
    1903 Boston
    1903 Print · USGS
    The 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
  4. 1918 Map of Framingham
    1918 Map of Framingham
    1918 Framingham
    1918 Print · USGS
    Eastern Massachusetts is seen here as a bustling rail-and-river corridor during the early twentieth century. Genealogists and historians can trace old property lines and landmarks like the Wayside Inn, the State Prison, and Nine Acre Corner.
    2 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. 1919 Map of Franklin
    1919 Map of Franklin
    1919 Franklin
    1919 Print · USGS
    Eastern Massachusetts at the end of the Great War was a landscape defined by its river-powered mill towns and expanding rail corridors. Genealogists and local historians can trace family roots through industrial hamlets like City Mills, Unionville, and Sheldonville.
    2 unique versions available
  13. 1921 Map of Franklin, 1942 Print
    1921 Map of Franklin, 1942 Print
    1921 Franklin
    1942 Print · USGS
    The Charles River valley was a network of bustling rail junctions and mill villages in the years following the Great War. You can trace the development of towns like Franklin and Medway or locate smaller centers such as City Mills and Unionville.
  16. 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.
  19. 1940 Map of Medfield
    1940 Map of Medfield
    1940 Medfield
    1940 Print · USGS
    Medfield and the surrounding Charles River valley appear here just before the Second World War, showing a landscape of small villages and large institutional grounds. Researchers can trace the old rail beds of the New York New Haven and Hartford and find local landmarks like Schoolhouse No 14 and the Medfield State Hospital.
    2 unique versions available
  22. 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
  25. 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.
  28. 1943 Map of Natick
    1943 Map of Natick
    1943 Natick
    1943 Print · USGS
    Middlesex and Norfolk Counties are shown here during the early 1940s as suburban growth began to surround historic town centers. Researchers can trace family sites near Wellesley College, find old burials at South Cem, and follow the Boston and Maine rail lines.
    5 unique versions available
  31. 1944 Map of Newton
    1944 Map of Newton
    1944 Newton
    1944 Print · USGS
    The 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.
  34. 1945 Map of Medfield, 1954 Print
    1945 Map of Medfield, 1954 Print
    1945 Medfield
    1954 Print · USGS
    The Charles River valley and its rail-connected towns appear here during the mid-forties. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations near Medfield State Hospital, Farm St Sta, and Vine Lake Cem.
    3 unique versions available
  37. 1946 Map of Medfield
    1946 Map of Medfield
    1946 Medfield
    1946 Print · USGS
    Post-war Norfolk County is captured here just as local rail service and institutional life centered on the Medfield State Hospital remained vital. Trace family lands near Pine Hill Cem or follow the New Haven and Hartford RR through Medfield Junction.
    2 unique versions available
  40. 1946 Map of Newton
    1946 Map of Newton
    1946 Newton
    1946 Print · USGS
    Newton 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
  43. 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.
  46. 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.
  49. 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
  52. 1950 Map of Natick, 1956 Print
    1950 Map of Natick, 1956 Print
    1950 Natick
    1956 Print · USGS
    Post-war expansion meets established academic life in this study of the western Boston suburbs. Trace family roots and local growth through Wellesley College, the Boston and Albany RR, and old burial sites like Linwood Cem.
    3 unique versions available
  55. 1954 Map of Newton
    1954 Map of Newton
    1954 Newton
    1954 Print · USGS
    Greater 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.
  58. 1956 Map of Newton
    1956 Map of Newton
    1956 Newton
    1956 Print · USGS
    The 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
  61. 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
  64. 1957 Map of Medfield, 1960 Print
    1957 Map of Medfield, 1960 Print
    1957 Medfield
    1960 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Norfolk County is captured here during a period of suburban expansion along the Charles River. Researchers can trace the rail infrastructure of the New Haven Railroad and locate local landmarks like the Medfield State Hospital and St Stephens Priory.
    2 unique versions available
  67. 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
  70. 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
  73. 1958 Map of Natick, 1960 Print
    1958 Map of Natick, 1960 Print
    1958 Natick
    1960 Print · USGS
    Middlesex and Norfolk Counties are shown here during a period of rapid suburban maturation in the late fifties. Genealogists and local historians can trace family roots through numerous neighborhood schools and cemeteries like St Patrick Cem, or locate landmarks such as Babson Institute and Lake Cochituate.
    2 unique versions available
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