1880s Maps of Norfolk, Massachusetts

Explore 2 historic maps of Norfolk from the 1880s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1880s — 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's landscape evolved across the 1880s, 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 1880s, 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's history through authentic maps from the 1880s. This is your window into the past.


Norfolk, MA maps

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  1. 1887 Map of Franklin
    1887 Map of Franklin
    1887 Franklin
    1887 Print · USGS
    Norfolk County at the peak of the industrial rail era shows a complex landscape of mill villages and expanding transit lines. Trace the development of City Mills, follow the Old Colony R. R. Wrentham Branch, or locate old landmarks like Burnt Swamp Corner.

  2. 1889 Map of Franklin
    1889 Map of Franklin
    1889 Franklin
    1889 Print · USGS
    The industrial and rail hubs of Norfolk County are detailed in the late 1880s, documenting a time of rapid growth for mill towns and village centers. Researchers can trace historic station stops and hamlets like City Mills, Unionville, and Whitney Sta.

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