1900s (20th Century) Maps of Plymouth County, Massachusetts

1. 1903 Map of Boston Bay

   

   1903 Boston Bay

   1903 Print · USGS

   The Massachusetts North and South Shores are seen here at the turn of the century as a hub of rail-connected maritime life. You can trace the path of old rail divisions to historic coastal landings at Point of Pines, Marblehead, and the naval defenses at Ft. Warren.

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4. 1915 Map of Falmouth, 1943 Print

   

   1915 Falmouth

   1943 Print · USGS

   Upper Cape Cod during the mid-forties reveals a landscape of growing military activity alongside traditional coastal villages. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Camp Edwards and find historic post offices at Waquoit Village or Monument Beach.

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7. 1916 Map of Middleboro

   

   1916 Middleboro

   1916 Print · USGS

   Southeastern Massachusetts at the height of its rail-and-mill era shows a dense network of stations and wetlands. Trace the Old Colony Railroad lines to sites like Haskins Station, Paper Mill Village, and the Lakeville State Sanatarium.

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10. 1918 Map of Duxbury

    

    1918 Duxbury

    1918 Print · USGS

    The Plymouth County coast is captured during the Great War era in this detailed military study of its shorelines and rail hubs. Trace maritime landmarks like Gurnet Lights and the Old Tower, or find local industrial history at the Saw Mill and Furnace.

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13. 1918 Map of Middleboro, 1921 Print

    

    1918 Middleboro

    1921 Print · USGS

    Southeastern Massachusetts at the end of the Great War reveals a landscape defined by cranberry bogs, cedar swamps, and a dense network of Old Colony Railroad lines. Genealogists and historians can trace rail stops like Haskins Station, the grounds of the Lakeville State Sanatarium, and old villages like The Green.

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16. 1918 Map of New Bedford, 1921 Print

    

    1918 New Bedford

    1921 Print · USGS

    The Buzzards Bay coastline thrived with rail and maritime commerce during the early twentieth century. Researchers can trace historic shorelines and infrastructure at New Bedford, Fairhaven, and Clark Point Light.

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19. 1918 Map of Taunton, 1921 Print

    

    1918 Taunton

    1921 Print · USGS

    Southeastern Massachusetts at the close of the Great War is a dense network of industrial rail lines and riverside villages. You can trace the path of the Old Colony Railroad Main Line or locate local landmarks like the Copper Works and Annawon Rock.

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22. 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.

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25. 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.

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28. 1920 Map of Falmouth

    

    1920 Falmouth

    1920 Print · USGS

    Coastal Barnstable County comes to life in this post-war military survey of the Falmouth peninsula and its maritime approaches. Researchers can trace the Old Colony RR to Falmouth Station or locate landmarks like Nobska Point Light and Waquoit Village.

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31. 1921 Map of Plymouth

    

    1921 Plymouth

    1921 Print · USGS

    The Plymouth coast and its pond-strewn interior are shown in the early 1920s, featuring a dense network of maritime landmarks and rail lines. Genealogists can trace family names and locations near Chiltonville, White Horse Beach, and the Old Colony R.R. Plymouth Branch.

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34. 1933 Map of Sagamore

    

    1933 Sagamore

    1933 Print · USGS

    The Cape Cod shoreline and the recently completed canal define this area in the early 1930s. Researchers can trace the layout of coastal settlements like Sagamore Beach, locate the Indian Cem, and find industrial landmarks like Garland Bog.

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37. 1934 Map of Plymouth

    

    1934 Plymouth

    1934 Print · USGS

    The Massachusetts coast near the height of its cranberry-growing era is captured in this mid-1930s survey of the shoreline and its glacial interior. Genealogists and historians can trace the legacy of the region through landmarks like Plymouth Rock, the Plymouth Cem, and numerous family-named sites such as Bernard Shaw Bog.

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40. 1935 Map of Wareham

    

    1935 Wareham

    1935 Print · USGS

    The cranberry bogs and rail corridors of Plymouth County are captured here in the mid-1930s before modern development altered the hydraulic landscape. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named sites and industrial markers such as Tihonet, the Center Cem, and the path of the New York New Haven and Hartford railroad.

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43. 1935 Map of Hanover

    

    1935 Hanover

    1935 Print · USGS

    The northern Plymouth County ponds and woodlands are shown here in the mid-1930s as industry and early leisure began to reshape the landscape. Genealogists can trace family plots at Magoun Cem and Pine Grove Cemetery, or locate historic hubs like Schoosett and Curtis Crossing.

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46. 1935 Map of Scituate

    

    1935 Scituate

    1935 Print · USGS

    Coastal Plymouth County is captured here in the mid-1930s, showing a landscape of tidal marshes and maritime hubs. Genealogists can trace the rail-era footprint of Scituate Sta and Marshfield Hills Sta or locate coastal landmarks like Scituate Lighthouse.

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49. 1935 Map of Pocasset

    

    1935 Pocasset

    1935 Print · USGS

    The Upper Cape coast and its military transition are captured in the mid-1930s, showing the early layout of Camp Edwards. Trace the coastal rail line through Pocasset Sta or locate family landmarks like the Tobey Cem and the State Pier.

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52. 1936 Map of Whitman

    

    1936 Whitman

    1936 Print · USGS

    Plymouth County towns like Whitman and Abington are shown during the mid-1930s as they balanced industrial works with growing residential neighborhoods. Trace local family history through numerous landmarks like St Patricks Cem, Union Cong Ch, and Jones Pond Sch.

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55. 1936 Map of New Bedford North

    

    1936 New Bedford North

    1936 Print · USGS

    Greater New Bedford in the mid-thirties shows a fascinating contrast between its bustling riverfront and the expansive cedar swamps to the north. Genealogists and historians can trace family plots in Riverside Cem, locate the Bluestone Quarry, or find old schoolhouses like the Faunces Cor Sch.

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58. 1936 Map of Onset

    

    1936 Onset

    1936 Print · USGS

    Coastal Massachusetts at the height of the mid-thirties reveals a landscape of summer resorts and maritime life along Buzzards Bay. Genealogists and historians can trace old settlements like Onset or locate landmarks like Wings Neck Lighthouse and the Beverly Yacht Club.

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61. 1936 Map of Marion

    

    1936 Marion

    1936 Print · USGS

    Buzzards Bay coastal life and the cranberry industry are captured here in the mid-1930s. Genealogists and historians can trace family plots at Hammond Cem and explore landmarks like Marion Station or the Neds Point Light.

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64. 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.

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67. 1936 Map of Woods Hole

    

    1936 Woods Hole

    1936 Print · USGS

    The Elizabeth Islands and the Falmouth coast are captured here in the mid-1930s, showing the maritime heart of Cape Cod before modern development. Researchers can trace historic properties at Penzance Pt, the grounds of the Falmouth Country Club, and the intricate shoreline of Naushon Island.

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70. 1936 Map of Brockton

    

    1936 Brockton

    1936 Print · USGS

    Brockton and Stoughton are captured here during the mid-1930s, showing a landscape of burgeoning industrial centers and rural family corners. Researchers can trace ancestral roots through dozens of named cemeteries like Washington Cem or locate old industrial sites like Oconnors Cider Mill and the Brockton Filter Beds.

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73. 1936 Map of Cohasset

    

    1936 Cohasset

    1936 Print · USGS

    The South Shore's coastal towns and rail connections are captured here in the mid-1930s. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named sites like the Old Oaken Bucket Homestead or locate the Union Mission Chapel and the Curtis School during the railway era.

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