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Old Maps of Scituate, Massachusetts for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 40 historic maps of Scituate. 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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Scituate, 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.
  4. 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.
  7. 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.
  10. 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.
  13. 1892 Map of Boston Bay
    1892 Map of Boston Bay
    1892 Boston Bay
    1892 Print · USGS
    The outer harbor and North Shore coastline are captured in the late Victorian era, before modern development reshaped the beaches and islands. Genealogists and maritime historians can trace the early rail lines to Revere Beach or locate historic defenses like Fort Warren and the iconic Boston Light.
    4 unique versions available
  16. 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
  19. 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
  22. 1903 Map of Boston Bay
    1903 Map of Boston Bay
    1903 Boston Bay
    1903 Print · USGS
    The Massachusetts North and South Shores are seen here at the turn of the century as a hub of rail-connected maritime life. You can trace the path of old rail divisions to historic coastal landings at Point of Pines, Marblehead, and the naval defenses at Ft. Warren.
    9 unique versions available
  25. 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
  28. 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.
  31. 1935 Map of Scituate
    1935 Map of Scituate
    1935 Scituate
    1935 Print · USGS
    Coastal Plymouth County is captured here in the mid-1930s, showing a landscape of tidal marshes and maritime hubs. Genealogists can trace the rail-era footprint of Scituate Sta and Marshfield Hills Sta or locate coastal landmarks like Scituate Lighthouse.
  34. 1936 Map of Cohasset
    1936 Map of Cohasset
    1936 Cohasset
    1936 Print · USGS
    The South Shore's coastal towns and rail connections are captured here in the mid-1930s. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named sites like the Old Oaken Bucket Homestead or locate the Union Mission Chapel and the Curtis School during the railway era.
  37. 1936 Map of Nantasket
    1936 Map of Nantasket
    1936 Nantasket
    1936 Print · USGS
    The Massachusetts coastline near Cohasset and Hingham shows a detailed view of beach resorts and rocky harbors in the mid-1930s. Genealogists can trace family footprints around Atlantic, the Damon Sch, and the offshore Minots Ledge Lighthouse.
  40. 1940 Map of Scituate
    1940 Map of Scituate
    1940 Scituate
    1940 Print · USGS
    The Plymouth County coast is captured in the late 1930s, documenting a landscape of seaside villages and tidal rivers. Researchers can trace the path of the New York New Haven and Hartford RR and find local landmarks like Union Cem and Fourth Cliff.
    4 unique versions available
  43. 1941 Map of Cohasset
    1941 Map of Cohasset
    1941 Cohasset
    1941 Print · USGS
    Coastal Plymouth County in the mid-1930s reveals a landscape of tidal harbors, granite hills, and rail-side villages. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named sites like Kings Landing, the Curtis Sch, and the Old Oaken Bucket Homestead Road.
    3 unique versions available
  46. 1941 Map of Nantasket
    1941 Map of Nantasket
    1941 Nantasket
    1941 Print · USGS
    Coastal Plymouth County in the years before the war shows a landscape defined by maritime heritage and seaside growth. Researchers can trace the development of Kenberma, locate the old Patriot Sch, and study the offshore positions of The Graves and the Boston Lightship.
    3 unique versions available
  49. 1947 Map of Scituate, 1958 Print
    1947 Map of Scituate, 1958 Print
    1947 Scituate
    1958 Print · USGS
    Coastal Plymouth County in the late 1940s reveals a landscape of tidal marshes and seaside villages. Genealogists and historians can trace the early layout of Scituate Harbor, the New York New Haven and Hartford rail line, and local landmarks like Union Cem.
  52. 1947 Map of Cohasset, 1958 Print
    1947 Map of Cohasset, 1958 Print
    1947 Cohasset
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Massachusetts South Shore is captured here in the late 1940s, balancing its historic seafaring roots with early postwar growth. Researchers can trace family sites from Assinippi to North Scituate, including landmarks like Lawson Tower and the Old Oaken Bucket Homestead.
  55. 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
  58. 1949 Map of Nantasket, 1958 Print
    1949 Map of Nantasket, 1958 Print
    1949 Nantasket
    1958 Print · USGS
    The South Shore at mid-century reveals a blend of coastal leisure and vital maritime safety. Genealogists and historians can trace the residential layouts of Kenberma and North Cohasset or locate the storied Minots Ledge Lighthouse.
  61. 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
  64. 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
  67. 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
  70. 1961 Map of Scituate, 1963 Print
    1961 Map of Scituate, 1963 Print
    1961 Scituate
    1963 Print · USGS
    The Plymouth County coast in the early sixties reveals a transition from traditional maritime villages to expanding shoreline communities. Trace local history through the Coast Guard Station, the Meeting House Lane Cemetery and Church, and the Scituate Station rail stop.
    2 unique versions available
  73. 1961 Map of Cohasset, 1963 Print
    1961 Map of Cohasset, 1963 Print
    1961 Cohasset
    1963 Print · USGS
    The South Shore at the start of the sixties reveals a blend of coastal heritage and postwar growth. Local historians can trace family roots through the Old First Parish Cem or locate historic sites like Kings Landing and the Old Oaken Bucket Homestead.
    2 unique versions available
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