1970s Maps of Hingham, Massachusetts

Explore 8 historic maps of Hingham from the 1970s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1970s — 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 Hingham's landscape evolved across the 1970s, 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 1970s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
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Start exploring Hingham's history through authentic maps from the 1970s. This is your window into the past.


Hingham, MA maps

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  1. 1971 Map of Hull, 1972 Print
    1971 Map of Hull, 1972 Print
    1971 Hull
    1972 Print · USGS
    The outer Boston islands and the Nantasket peninsula are shown in detail during the early seventies, capturing a landscape of coastal defense and maritime history. Researchers can trace the footprints of Fort Warren, the iconic Boston Lighthouse, and institutional sites like the Long Island Hospital.
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1971 Map of Weymouth, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Weymouth, 1973 Print
    1971 Weymouth
    1973 Print · USGS
    The Norfolk County coastline and its industrial suburbs are captured here in the early seventies, showing a period of high military and maritime activity. Genealogists and local historians can trace the grounds of the South Weymouth Naval Air Station or locate family plots in Fairmount Cemetery and Old North Cem.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1974 Map of Nantasket Beach, 1975 Print
    1974 Map of Nantasket Beach, 1975 Print
    1974 Nantasket Beach
    1975 Print · USGS
    The South Shore's famous coastal resorts and hazardous shipping lanes are detailed in this mid-seventies survey of the Massachusetts coast. Genealogists and historians can trace the footprint of Paragon Park, the homes of North Cohasset, and the offshore beacons like Boston Light.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1974 Map of Cohasset, 1976 Print
    1974 Map of Cohasset, 1976 Print
    1974 Cohasset
    1976 Print · USGS
    Coastal Massachusetts at the height of the 1970s reveals a mix of maritime villages and expanding suburban centers nestled between massive state parklands. Genealogists and historians can trace lineage through First Parish Cem or locate the historic Maryknoll Seminary and Glastonbury Monastery.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1977 Map of Weymouth, 1980 Print
    1977 Map of Weymouth, 1980 Print
    1977 Weymouth
    1980 Print · USGS
    The South Shore landscape comes into sharp focus in the late seventies through this detailed aerial orthophoto. Trace the residential growth of Weymouth and Braintree, or study the coastal inlets of the Weymouth Fore River.

  6. 1977 Map of Nantasket Beach, 1980 Print
    1977 Map of Nantasket Beach, 1980 Print
    1977 Nantasket Beach
    1980 Print · USGS
    The South Shore's coastline in the late seventies is captured here through detailed aerial photography. You can trace the residential patterns of North Cohasset and the fragile peninsula of Nantasket Beach along Straits Pond.

  7. 1977 Map of Hull, 1980 Print
    1977 Map of Hull, 1980 Print
    1977 Hull
    1980 Print · USGS
    The Massachusetts coastline and Boston Harbor islands are captured in high detail in the late seventies. Genealogists and historians can trace the exact footprint of neighborhoods in Hull and Winthrop or follow the paths of the Fore River and Weir River.

  8. 1977 Map of Cohasset, 1980 Print
    1977 Map of Cohasset, 1980 Print
    1977 Cohasset
    1980 Print · USGS
    The South Shore landscape of the late seventies is captured here in literal detail, from the coastline to the inland woods. Researchers can examine the exact layout of settlements like Cohasset, North Scituate, and Greenbush.

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