Old Maps of Plymouth County, Massachusetts for Hiking & Exploration
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Plymouth County, MA maps
(351)- 1885 Map of New Bedford
1885 New Bedford1885 Print · USGSThe Buzzards Bay coastline and its industrial hubs are captured here as the maritime economy met the rising age of rail. Genealogy and local history researchers can trace the streets of New Bedford, the tracks of the Old Colony Railroad, and coastal landmarks like Clark Point Light. - 1885 Map of Abington
1885 Abington1885 Print · USGSCoastal 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. - 1885 Map of Duxbury
1885 Duxbury1885 Print · USGSThe South Shore's coastal villages and early rail lines are meticulously documented here in the late nineteenth century. Genealogists and historians can trace the Old Colony Railroad stops at Duxbury Station or locate landmarks like the Standish Monument and Gurnet Lights. - 1885 Map of Middleboro
1885 Middleboro1885 Print · USGSPlymouth County at the height of its nineteenth-century rail expansion is anchored by the hub at Middleboro. Genealogists and historians can trace defunct stops like Haskins Station and Rock Station or locate families in The Green and Paper Mill Village. - 1885 Map of Taunton
1885 Taunton1885 Print · USGSTaunton and the surrounding Bristol County townships are shown here during a period of significant industrial and rail expansion. Researchers can trace historic family landmarks and local institutions like the State Hospital for the Insane, Dighton Rock, and the Swansea Factory. - 1886 Map of Falmouth
1886 Falmouth1886 Print · USGSThe Cape Cod peninsula during the late nineteenth century shows a landscape transitioning between maritime tradition and rail-driven growth. Genealogists can trace family footprints in Waquoit Village, Teaticket, and Menauhant while following the Old Colony Railroad corridor. - 1886 Map of Plymouth
1886 Plymouth1886 Print · USGSThe South Shore and Cape Cod gateway appear here at a moment of transition during the late nineteenth century. Trace family roots and old rail lines through Chiltonville and Manomet, or follow the early footprint of the Cape Cod Canal. - 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. - 1888 Map of Duxbury
1888 Duxbury1888 Print · USGSCoastal Plymouth County in the late 1880s shows a landscape of salt marshes and rail-connected villages. Genealogists can locate family homes near the Old Colony Railroad or trace historical landmarks like the Standish Monument and Gurnet Point. - 1888 Map of New Bedford
1888 New Bedford1888 Print · USGSThe bustling whale oil and textile hub of New Bedford is shown here at its maritime peak in the late nineteenth century. Genealogists can trace early neighborhood grids and find outlying rural stops like Braleys Station, Turners Mills, and Nasketucket. - 1888 Map of Falmouth
1888 Falmouth1888 Print · USGSThe Buzzards Bay coastline and upper Cape Cod are captured here in the late nineteenth century, documenting the critical arrival of the railroad. Researchers can trace the Old Colony Railroad to its terminus at Woods Holl or locate maritime landmarks like Wing's Neck Light. - 1888 Map of Taunton
1888 Taunton1888 Print · USGSIn the late nineteenth century, this region of Bristol County was a bustling industrial and rail center. Researchers can trace the extensive Old Colony Railroad network through specialized stops like Britanniaville Station and Cranes Station. - 1888 Map of Middleboro
1888 Middleboro1888 Print · USGSPlymouth County in the late nineteenth century is a bustling intersection of iron and water, where the Old Colony Railroad branches reach across the landscape. Genealogists and historians can trace the early footprints of Paper Mill Village, The Green, and Haskins Station before modern development changed these local centers. - 1888 Map of Abington
1888 Abington1888 Print · USGSCoastal 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. - 1889 Map of Plymouth
1889 Plymouth1889 Print · USGSCoastal Massachusetts at the close of the nineteenth century reveals a landscape of maritime trade and emerging rail corridors. Trace the historic routes of the Old Colony Railroad South Shore Branch and identify early settlement patterns in Plymouth, Chiltonville, and Wareham Centre. - 1892 Map of Boston Bay
1892 Boston Bay1892 Print · USGSThe outer harbor and North Shore coastline are captured in the late Victorian era, before modern development reshaped the beaches and islands. Genealogists and maritime historians can trace the early rail lines to Revere Beach or locate historic defenses like Fort Warren and the iconic Boston Light.4 unique versions available - 1893 Map of Abington
1893 Abington1893 Print · USGSCoastal 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 - 1893 Map of Taunton
1893 Taunton1893 Print · USGSTaunton flourished as a rail and manufacturing powerhouse during the late nineteenth century, situated at the nexus of the Old Colony Railroad system. Genealogists and historians can trace the early industrial sites like the Copper Works and Swansea Factory or find local landmarks such as Dighton Rock and the town Almshouse.7 unique versions available - 1893 Map of Duxbury
1893 Duxbury1893 Print · USGSThe South Shore's maritime and rail landscape is captured here in the late 1800s, showing a coastline defined by salt marshes and ocean industry. Trace the Old Colony Railroad through Marshfield or locate the transatlantic Telegraph Cable to Brest.7 unique versions available - 1893 Map of Middleboro
1893 Middleboro1893 Print · USGSThe Plymouth County landscape in the 1890s is captured here as a major rail hub. Genealogists can trace family footprints near Rock Station, the mills of Paper Mill Village, and along the shores of Assawompsett Pond.8 unique versions available - 1893 Map of Falmouth
1893 Falmouth1893 Print · USGSCape Cod's western shore and the upper reaches of Buzzards Bay are captured here in the late nineteenth century as rail travel transformed the coast. Genealogists can trace family names at Waquoit Village or follow the Old Colony Railroad through Woods Holl and Falmouth Station.9 unique versions available - 1893 Map of New Bedford
1893 New Bedford1893 Print · USGSThe South Coast of Massachusetts is captured here in the late nineteenth century as a hub of maritime trade and rail transit. Researchers can trace the waterfront development of New Bedford, find old coastal lights like Neds Point Light, and locate family settlements at Potomska and Apponagansett.9 unique versions available - 1894 Map of Plymouth
1894 Plymouth1894 Print · USGSCoastal Massachusetts at the end of the nineteenth century reveals a landscape of maritime commerce and kettle ponds. Trace the rail lines of the Old Colony Railroad and find early village sites like Wellingsly, Chiltonville, and Bournedale.9 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 Bay
1903 Boston Bay1903 Print · USGSThe 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.9 unique versions available
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