1930s Maps of Rochester, Massachusetts

Explore 4 historic maps of Rochester from the 1930s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1930s — 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 Rochester's landscape evolved across the 1930s, 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 1930s, 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.
  • View, download, or print: Maps are fully viewable online in high resolution, and can be downloaded or printed for your own records.

Start exploring Rochester's history through authentic maps from the 1930s. This is your window into the past.


Rochester, MA maps

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  1. 1936 Map of New Bedford North
    1936 Map of New Bedford North
    1936 New Bedford North
    1936 Print · USGS
    Greater New Bedford in the mid-thirties shows a fascinating contrast between its bustling riverfront and the expansive cedar swamps to the north. Genealogists and historians can trace family plots in Riverside Cem, locate the Bluestone Quarry, or find old schoolhouses like the Faunces Cor Sch.

  2. 1936 Map of Marion
    1936 Map of Marion
    1936 Marion
    1936 Print · USGS
    Buzzards Bay coastal life and the cranberry industry are captured here in the mid-1930s. Genealogists and historians can trace family plots at Hammond Cem and explore landmarks like Marion Station or the Neds Point Light.

  3. 1937 Map of Assawompset Pond
    1937 Map of Assawompset Pond
    1937 Assawompset Pond
    1937 Print · USGS
    The Lakeville and Freetown area in the late thirties is defined by its massive pond systems and a transition toward regional water management. Genealogists can locate family burial grounds like Strowbridge Cem or trace the early industrial footprint of Bettys Neck Cranberry Co and the Taunton Water Works.

  4. 1938 Map of Snipatuit Pond
    1938 Map of Snipatuit Pond
    1938 Snipatuit Pond
    1938 Print · USGS
    Coastal Massachusetts at the edge of the 1940s reveals a landscape of cranberry bogs and rail-side hamlets. Genealogists can trace family footprints near Rock Station, the Union Meeting House, and local schools like Stewart Sch.

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