Old Maps of Pembroke, Massachusetts for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 27 historic maps of Pembroke. Find old homesites, ghost towns, trails, and gathering spots that may be lost to time — perfect for identifying promising metal detecting locations.

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Pembroke, 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. 1885 Map of Duxbury
    1885 Map of Duxbury
    1885 Duxbury
    1885 Print · USGS
    The 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.

  3. 1888 Map of Duxbury
    1888 Map of Duxbury
    1888 Duxbury
    1888 Print · USGS
    Coastal 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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

  6. 1893 Map of Duxbury
    1893 Map of Duxbury
    1893 Duxbury
    1893 Print · USGS
    The 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

  7. 1918 Map of Duxbury
    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.
    2 unique versions available

  8. 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.

  9. 1935 Map of Hanover
    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.

  10. 1940 Map of Hanover
    1940 Map of Hanover
    1940 Hanover
    1940 Print · USGS
    The pond-strewn landscape of Plymouth County is captured here in the years before mid-century suburbanization. You can trace early schoolhouse locations like the Smith Sch, find ancestral plots in the Pine Grove Cem, and follow the old line of the New York New Haven and Hartford RR.
    3 unique versions available

  11. 1941 Map of Duxbury
    1941 Map of Duxbury
    1941 Duxbury
    1941 Print · USGS
    Coastal Massachusetts at the start of the 1940s reveals a landscape rich in Pilgrim history and maritime tradition. Genealogists and historians can locate the Grave of Myles Standish, the John Alden House, and the Standish Monument.
    3 unique versions available

  12. 1947 Map of Duxbury, 1958 Print
    1947 Map of Duxbury, 1958 Print
    1947 Duxbury
    1958 Print · USGS
    Coastal Massachusetts is captured here in the late 1940s, showing a landscape defined by colonial heritage and maritime industry. Genealogists and historians can locate significant family sites like the John Alden House, Mayflower Cem, and the Daniel Webster House.

  13. 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

  14. 1948 Map of Hanover, 1956 Print
    1948 Map of Hanover, 1956 Print
    1948 Hanover
    1956 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Plymouth County is captured here at a time when the rail-and-river economy still shaped life in Hanover and Pembroke. Genealogists can locate family sites near Lady of the Lake Ch, Fern Hill Cem, or the old Thomas Sch.
    2 unique versions available

  15. 1953 Map of Duxbury, 1954 Print
    1953 Map of Duxbury, 1954 Print
    1953 Duxbury
    1954 Print · USGS
    The South Shore of Massachusetts appears here in the early fifties, caught between its deep colonial roots and its growth as a coastal destination. Genealogists and historians can trace family sites like the John Alden House and the Burying Ground.

  16. 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

  17. 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

  18. 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

  19. 1961 Map of Duxbury, 1963 Print
    1961 Map of Duxbury, 1963 Print
    1961 Duxbury
    1963 Print · USGS
    The Plymouth County coast in the early sixties reveals a landscape rich in Pilgrim history and maritime tradition. Trace early colonial roots at the John Alden House, the Standish Monument, and the iconic Plymouth Lighthouse on Gurnet Point.

  20. 1962 Map of Hanover, 1964 Print
    1962 Map of Hanover, 1964 Print
    1962 Hanover
    1964 Print · USGS
    Plymouth County in the early sixties reveals a landscape of sprawling cranberry bogs and growing residential villages nestled between major glacial ponds. Genealogists and historians can locate family landmarks like Briggs Cem, the First Baptist Ch, and old rail points at Winslows Crossing and Curtis Crossing.
    2 unique versions available

  21. 1974 Map of Duxbury, 1978 Print
    1974 Map of Duxbury, 1978 Print
    1974 Duxbury
    1978 Print · USGS
    Coastal Massachusetts in the mid-seventies shows a fascinating blend of Pilgrim-era landmarks and modern coastal growth. Genealogists and historians can trace the Site of Myles Standish Homestead, locate the Old Burying Ground (Myles Standish), and explore the rail corridor of the Penn Central.
    2 unique versions available

  22. 1977 Map of Hanover, 1981 Print
    1977 Map of Hanover, 1981 Print
    1977 Hanover
    1981 Print · USGS
    Plymouth County during the late seventies is revealed through detailed aerial imagery of the South Shore's inland villages and waterways. Researchers can trace land use and local development around Hanover, Bryantville, and the shores of Silver Lake.

  23. 1977 Map of Duxbury, 1981 Print
    1977 Map of Duxbury, 1981 Print
    1977 Duxbury
    1981 Print · USGS
    The South Shore landscape of the late seventies is captured here in sharp aerial detail, showing the tidal inlets and growing coastal towns. Trace the evolution of waterfront communities from Fieldston to South Duxbury and the winding South River.

  24. 1978 Map of Hanover, 1979 Print
    1978 Map of Hanover, 1979 Print
    1978 Hanover
    1979 Print · USGS
    The South Shore landscape in the late seventies is defined by its massive pond systems and specialized agriculture. Genealogists can trace family names through Sylvester Ch and Sachem Lodge Cem while exploring the Cranberry Bogs near Monponsett.
    2 unique versions available

  25. 1984 Map of Provincetown, 1986 Print
    1984 Map of Provincetown, 1986 Print
    1984 Provincetown
    1986 Print · USGS
    The Massachusetts coastline and the tip of Cape Cod appear here during the mid-eighties, highlighting the region's dense coastal settlements and maritime defenses. You can locate family landmarks in Marshfield, trace the grounds of the North Truro Air Force Station, and explore the islands of Boston Harbor like Peddocks Island.
    2 unique versions available

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