1970s Maps of Plymouth, Massachusetts

Explore 8 historic maps of Plymouth 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 Plymouth'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.
  • See what’s changed: Compare century-old streets, trails, and buildings to today's modern landscape using overlays and satellite layers.
  • Research with precision: Use these maps for genealogy, historical research, land use analysis, or educational projects.
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Start exploring Plymouth's history through authentic maps from the 1970s. This is your window into the past.


Plymouth, MA maps

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  1. 1972 Map of Wareham, 1974 Print
    1972 Map of Wareham, 1974 Print
    1972 Wareham
    1974 Print · USGS
    Coastal Massachusetts in the early seventies shows a balance between sprawling wildlands and the industrial cranberry harvest. Genealogists and historians can trace the town's development through the Penn Central rail corridor and sites like St Patricks Cem and the State Correctional Institution Forestry Camp.
    3 unique versions available

  2. 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

  3. 1977 Map of Plympton
    1977 Map of Plympton
    1977 Plympton
    1977 Print · USGS
    Cranberry bogs and sprawling wetlands dominate the Plymouth County landscape in the mid-seventies. Genealogists and local historians can trace family roots near Lakenham Cem, locate the Cole Mill, and explore old crossroads like Harrubs Corner and Eddyville.
    4 unique versions available

  4. 1977 Map of Plymouth, 1978 Print
    1977 Map of Plymouth, 1978 Print
    1977 Plymouth
    1978 Print · USGS
    The cranberry-growing heartland of Plympton and Carver is captured here in the late seventies, showing a landscape defined by industrial bogs and old crossroads. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named landmarks like Maxim Corner and Lakenham Cem or the route of the Penn Central railroad.
    4 unique versions available

  5. 1977 Map of Manomet, 1978 Print
    1977 Map of Manomet, 1978 Print
    1977 Manomet
    1978 Print · USGS
    The Plymouth coastline in the mid-1970s reveals a unique blend of heritage sites and working landscapes. Researchers can trace family-named landmarks and local industry from the Plimoth Plantation to the Cranberry Bogs and the coastal bluffs of Churchill Landing.
    3 unique versions available

  6. 1977 Map of Wareham, 1981 Print
    1977 Map of Wareham, 1981 Print
    1977 Wareham
    1981 Print · USGS
    Southeastern Massachusetts enters the late seventies with a blend of traditional cranberry culture and expanding coastal settlements. Trace the river-and-road networks of Wareham and South Carver or locate family properties in Oakdale.

  7. 1977 Map of Sagamore, 1981 Print
    1977 Map of Sagamore, 1981 Print
    1977 Sagamore
    1981 Print · USGS
    The eastern gateway to the Cape is captured here in the late 1970s, showcasing the engineering of the Cape Cod Canal and the surrounding coastline. Researchers can trace the development of Sagamore Beach and shoreline settlements like Cedarville.

  8. 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.

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