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1950s Maps of Winthrop, Massachusetts

Explore 8 historic maps of Winthrop from the 1950s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1950s — 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 Winthrop's landscape evolved across the 1950s, 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 1950s, 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 Winthrop's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.

Winthrop, MA maps

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  1. 1954 Map of Boston South
    1954 Map of Boston South
    1954 Boston South
    1954 Print · USGS
    Greater Boston's mid-century urban core and harbor are captured here just as the modern airport and highway systems were transforming the shoreline. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations through dense neighborhoods like Roxbury Crossing or locate ancestral plots in the Cedar Grove Cem and Mount Hope Cem.
  4. 1956 Map of Lynn, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Lynn, 1957 Print
    1956 Lynn
    1957 Print · USGS
    The North Shore coastline comes alive in the mid-fifties, from the rocky points of Nahant to the industrial corridors of Lynn. Genealogists and historians can trace family plots in Pine Grove Cemetery or locate military heritage at Fort Ruckman.
    4 unique versions available
  7. 1956 Map of Boston South, 1958 Print
    1956 Map of Boston South, 1958 Print
    1956 Boston South
    1958 Print · USGS
    Post-war Boston and its southern neighborhoods are shown in detail, from the university banks of the Charles to the shores of Quincy Bay. Trace family roots and old neighborhoods in Roxbury, Jamaica Plain, or Dorchester at a time of significant urban change.
    3 unique versions available
  10. 1956 Map of Boston North, 1958 Print
    1956 Map of Boston North, 1958 Print
    1956 Boston North
    1958 Print · USGS
    The industrial and residential landscape north of Boston comes alive in the mid-fifties, from the shipyards to the suburban fells. Local historians can trace the extensive rail lines of the B & M Yards and landmark sites like the Bunker Hill Monument and Saugus Race Track.
    3 unique versions available
  13. 1956 Map of Marblehead South, 1959 Print
    1956 Map of Marblehead South, 1959 Print
    1956 Marblehead South
    1959 Print · USGS
    The North Shore coastline in the mid-fifties reveals a landscape of maritime tradition and suburban growth. Researchers can trace the development of Marblehead Neck and identify coastal landmarks like Tinkers Island and Star of the Sea Ch.
    2 unique versions available
  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
  19. 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
  22. 1958 Map of Hull, 1959 Print
    1958 Map of Hull, 1959 Print
    1958 Hull
    1959 Print · USGS
    Boston Harbor's outer islands and the narrow Hull peninsula are captured here in the late fifties during a period of active military and institutional use. Researchers can locate coastal batteries at Fort Andrews, trace the neighborhood streets of Adams Shore, or find the Stony Beach Coast Guard Sta.
    2 unique versions available
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