Old Maps of Brockton, Massachusetts for Hiking & Exploration

Hike through history with 38 historic maps of Brockton. Explore old trails, ghost towns, and forgotten backroads — perfect for outdoor adventurers and local explorers.

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Brockton, MA maps

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  1. 1885 Map of Abington
    1885 Map of Abington
    1885 Abington
    1885 Print · USGS
    Coastal Plymouth County villages and the early rail network are frozen in time just before the turn of the century. Genealogists can trace family footprints from the maritime hubs of Scituate Harbor to inland junctions like Queen Ann Corners and Weymouth Landing.

  2. 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.

  3. 1888 Map of Abington
    1888 Map of Abington
    1888 Abington
    1888 Print · USGS
    Coastal Plymouth County thrives in the late 1880s as a hub of manufacturing and maritime trade connected by a dense rail network. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named sites like King Oak Hill or industrial landmarks such as the Iron Works and Old Spain.

  4. 1893 Map of Abington
    1893 Map of Abington
    1893 Abington
    1893 Print · USGS
    Coastal and inland Massachusetts thrive at the peak of the rail era, where the Old Colony Railroad links maritime harbors to inland factory towns. You can trace 19th-century village life through local landmarks like Weymouth Landing, Queen Ann Corners, and the Old Oaken Bucket Homestead.
    9 unique versions available

  5. 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

  6. 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.

  7. 1920 Map of Abington
    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.

  8. 1936 Map of Whitman
    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.

  9. 1936 Map of Brockton
    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.

  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.

  11. 1941 Map of Whitman
    1941 Map of Whitman
    1941 Whitman
    1941 Print · USGS
    The Plymouth County interior is shown in the early 1940s, as traditional rail corridors and cranberry agriculture defined the local economy. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like St James Cem, Beaver Sch, and the Fireworks works near West Hanover.
    3 unique versions available

  12. 1941 Map of Brockton
    1941 Map of Brockton
    1941 Brockton
    1941 Print · USGS
    Southeastern Massachusetts is captured here in the early 1940s, showing the dense rail-centered growth of the region. Researchers can trace historic family landmarks and institutional sites like the Howard Seminary, St Patrick Cem, and Easton Sta.
    3 unique versions available

  13. 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

  14. 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.

  15. 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.

  16. 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

  17. 1948 Map of Whitman, 1957 Print
    1948 Map of Whitman, 1957 Print
    1948 Whitman
    1957 Print · USGS
    Post-war Plymouth County comes alive in this survey of a landscape shaped by rail and water. Researchers can trace local roots through St James Cem, find old schoolhouses like Central St Sch, or locate the Fireworks industry near West Hanover.

  18. 1949 Map of Brockton, 1958 Print
    1949 Map of Brockton, 1958 Print
    1949 Brockton
    1958 Print · USGS
    Southeast Massachusetts during the post-war boom reveals a landscape of expanding towns and busy rail corridors. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous burial grounds like Melrose Cem and long-standing institutions such as Stonehill College.

  19. 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.

  20. 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

  21. 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

  22. 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

  23. 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

  24. 1962 Map of Whitman, 1964 Print
    1962 Map of Whitman, 1964 Print
    1962 Whitman
    1964 Print · USGS
    Southeastern Massachusetts' shoe-making and cranberry-growing centers are caught in a period of steady suburban growth. Genealogists can trace family plots at St Patricks Cemetery and Colebrook Cemetery or locate early civic landmarks like the Dyer Sch.
    2 unique versions available

  25. 1963 Map of Brockton, 1965 Print
    1963 Map of Brockton, 1965 Print
    1963 Brockton
    1965 Print · USGS
    Brockton and the surrounding Plymouth County townships are shown here during a mid-century period of growth and expansion. Genealogists and local historians can trace family roots through numerous named junctions and sites like Pratts Corner, Easton Sta, and Melrose Cemetery.

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