1800s (19th Century) Maps of Plymouth, Massachusetts

Explore 9 historic maps of Plymouth from the 1800s (19th Century). These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1800s — 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 Plymouth's landscape evolved across the 1800s, 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 1800s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
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Start exploring Plymouth's history through authentic maps from the 1800s. This is your window into the past.


Plymouth, MA maps

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  1. 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.

  2. 1885 Map of Middleboro
    1885 Map of Middleboro
    1885 Middleboro
    1885 Print · USGS
    Plymouth 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.

  3. 1886 Map of Plymouth
    1886 Map of Plymouth
    1886 Plymouth
    1886 Print · USGS
    The 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 1888 Map of Middleboro
    1888 Map of Middleboro
    1888 Middleboro
    1888 Print · USGS
    Plymouth 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.

  6. 1889 Map of Plymouth
    1889 Map of Plymouth
    1889 Plymouth
    1889 Print · USGS
    Coastal 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.

  7. 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

  8. 1893 Map of Middleboro
    1893 Map of Middleboro
    1893 Middleboro
    1893 Print · USGS
    The 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

  9. 1894 Map of Plymouth
    1894 Map of Plymouth
    1894 Plymouth
    1894 Print · USGS
    Coastal 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

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