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1960s Maps of Worcester County, Massachusetts

Explore 41 historic maps of Worcester County from the 1960s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1960s — 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 Worcester County's landscape evolved across the 1960s, 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 1960s, 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.
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Start exploring Worcester County's history through authentic maps from the 1960s. This is your window into the past.

Worcester County, MA maps

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  1. 1960 Map of Worcester South, 1962 Print
    1960 Map of Worcester South, 1962 Print
    1960 Worcester South
    1962 Print · USGS
    Worcester and its southern townships are captured here at the start of the sixties, showing a landscape of dense industry and classic New England town centers. Researchers can trace historic family plots at Hope Cemetery or locate old industrial sites like the Millbury Woolen Pd and Drury Square.
    2 unique versions available
  4. 1960 Map of Worcester North, 1962 Print
    1960 Map of Worcester North, 1962 Print
    1960 Worcester North
    1962 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Worcester and Holden appear here as a landscape of dense neighborhoods, academic institutions, and growing infrastructure. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations near the Rural Cemetery or locate old industrial nodes like Canada Mills and Chaffinville.
    2 unique versions available
  7. 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
  10. 1961 Map of Orange, 1963 Print
    1961 Map of Orange, 1963 Print
    1961 Orange
    1963 Print · USGS
    Orange and the Millers River valley are captured here in the early sixties as industrial rail hubs transitioned into a landscape of sprawling state forests. Trace historic village sites like Morse Village and Wendell Depot, or locate family landmarks near Lake Mattawa.
    2 unique versions available
  13. 1961 Map of Mt Grace, 1963 Print
    1961 Map of Mt Grace, 1963 Print
    1961 Mt Grace
    1963 Print · USGS
    Upper Franklin County and the New Hampshire borderlands are captured here in the early 1960s as a region of forestry and small rural hamlets. Genealogists can locate family sites at South Cem or Newton Cem, while hikers can trace the terrain around Mt Grace and Tully Mtn.
  16. 1962 Map of Albany
    1962 Map of Albany
    1962 Albany
    1962 Print · USGS
    The Hudson and Connecticut River valleys meet the Green Mountains and Berkshires in this mid-century overview of the Northeast. Genealogists and historians can trace the industrial hearts of Albany and Springfield or locate features like Quabbin Reservoir and Westover Air Force Base.
  19. 1964 Map of Oxford
    1964 Map of Oxford
    1964 Oxford
    1964 Print · USGS
    The tri-state border region of Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island comes alive in this mid-century survey. Genealogists and researchers can map family plots at St Joseph Cem or trace the winding shores of Lake Chaubunagungamaug.
  22. 1964 Map of Franklin, 1965 Print
    1964 Map of Franklin, 1965 Print
    1964 Franklin
    1965 Print · USGS
    The borderlands of Massachusetts and Rhode Island are shown in the mid-1960s as suburban growth met traditional industry. Trace family sites like Ballou Cem, find old neighborhood names like Sheldonville, or locate the Dean Jr College campus.
    4 unique versions available
  25. 1965 Map of Framingham, 1967 Print
    1965 Map of Framingham, 1967 Print
    1965 Framingham
    1967 Print · USGS
    Framingham and its neighboring townships are seen here during a period of rapid post-war growth and institutional development. Researchers can trace the legacy of local education and industry through Framingham State College, the National Guard Arsenal, and the historic Wayside Inn.
    2 unique versions available
  28. 1965 Map of Townsend, 1967 Print
    1965 Map of Townsend, 1967 Print
    1965 Townsend
    1967 Print · USGS
    Townsend and Brookline are captured in the mid-1960s as the rail and river corridor through the Squannacook River valley remained central to local life. Researchers can trace historic family landmarks and civic sites like Lakeview Cem, Daniels Academy, and the Boston and Maine rail line.
    5 unique versions available
  31. 1965 Map of Ashby, 1968 Print
    1965 Map of Ashby, 1968 Print
    1965 Ashby
    1968 Print · USGS
    The hill towns of the Massachusetts borderlands are captured here in the mid-1960s, showing a landscape of state forests and quiet village centers. Genealogists can locate family plots in Glenwood Cem or West Cem and trace the paths through South Village and Gibson Four Corners.
    4 unique versions available
  34. 1965 Map of Shirley, 1968 Print
    1965 Map of Shirley, 1968 Print
    1965 Shirley
    1968 Print · USGS
    Shirley and the surrounding Worcester County uplands are captured here in the mid-sixties as military operations and industrial growth intersected. Genealogists and historians can trace the footprint of Fort Devens, the State Industrial Sch for Boys, and the village layout of Shirley Center.
    3 unique versions available
  37. 1965 Map of Clinton, 1968 Print
    1965 Map of Clinton, 1968 Print
    1965 Clinton
    1968 Print · USGS
    Clinton and the Nashua River valley are shown here in the mid-sixties as the region balanced its industrial past with expanding infrastructure. Researchers can locate the Wachusett Aqueduct, the campus of Atlantic Union College, and numerous historic burial grounds like Old Settlers Cem.
    2 unique versions available
  40. 1965 Map of Ashburnham, 1968 Print
    1965 Map of Ashburnham, 1968 Print
    1965 Ashburnham
    1968 Print · USGS
    The Worcester County highlands during the mid-sixties show a landscape of glacial lakes and quiet hill towns. Genealogists can locate family sites near St Dennis Cem or trace the early industrial footprint of Factory Village and Cushing Academy.
    5 unique versions available
  43. 1965 Map of Paxton, 1968 Print
    1965 Map of Paxton, 1968 Print
    1965 Paxton
    1968 Print · USGS
    Mid-century central Massachusetts reveals a landscape of industrial hamlets and vital waterworks as the region supported the growth of neighboring Worcester. Trace the historic layouts of Upper Wire Village, find the Quaker Cem, or locate the VA Hospital and Anna Maria College.
    2 unique versions available
  46. 1965 Map of Franklin, 1979 Print
    1965 Map of Franklin, 1979 Print
    1965 Franklin
    1979 Print · USGS
    The Massachusetts and Rhode Island border country comes into focus in the mid-twentieth century, showing the growing suburbs around Bellingham and Unionville. Genealogists and historians can trace family plots at Ballou Cem and locate institutional landmarks like Dean Junior College and St Marys Abbey.
  49. 1966 Map of Hudson, 1968 Print
    1966 Map of Hudson, 1968 Print
    1966 Hudson
    1968 Print · USGS
    Middlesex and Worcester counties meet here in the mid-sixties, showing the industrial pulse of Hudson and the surrounding rural townships. Researchers can trace family history through a dozen named burial grounds like St Michaels Cem or locate old neighborhood schools and rail stops along the Boston and Maine Railroad.
    2 unique versions available
  52. 1966 Map of Ayer, 1968 Print
    1966 Map of Ayer, 1968 Print
    1966 Ayer
    1968 Print · USGS
    Middlesex County in the mid-sixties reveals a landscape of massive military installations and storied academic institutions. Researchers can locate Shaker Village, trace the Boston and Maine rail lines, and find landmarks like the Harvard University Observatory.
    3 unique versions available
  55. 1967 Map of Southbridge
    1967 Map of Southbridge
    1967 Southbridge
    1967 Print · USGS
    Massachusetts and Connecticut meet in this late 1960s survey as the Quinebaug River valley transitions from industrial centers to quiet forest. Researchers can locate family sites and landmarks like Old Sturbridge Village, St Annes Shrine, and the old crossroads at Sherman Corner.
    6 unique versions available
  58. 1967 Map of Quabbin Reservoir, 1969 Print
    1967 Map of Quabbin Reservoir, 1969 Print
    1967 Quabbin Reservoir
    1969 Print · USGS
    The Quabbin Reservoir region is shown here in the late sixties, following the mid-century transformation of the Swift River Valley into a massive watershed. Genealogists and hikers can trace the remains of North Prescott, find the Mtn View Cem, and explore islands like Mount Zion.
    2 unique versions available
  61. 1967 Map of Winsor Dam, 1969 Print
    1967 Map of Winsor Dam, 1969 Print
    1967 Winsor Dam
    1969 Print · USGS
    The southern reaches of the Quabbin Reservoir are documented here in the late sixties, highlighting the massive water infrastructure of the Swift River Valley. Trace the locations of Winsor Dam, West Ware, and the Quabbin Park Cemetery.
    3 unique versions available
  64. 1967 Map of North Brookfield, 1969 Print
    1967 Map of North Brookfield, 1969 Print
    1967 North Brookfield
    1969 Print · USGS
    North Brookfield and the surrounding Worcester County highlands are captured here in the late sixties, showing a landscape of small villages and monastic retreats. Researchers can trace historic cemeteries like Green Hollow Cem, find the Walnut Sch, or follow the Penn Central rail line through Oakham.
    3 unique versions available
  67. 1967 Map of Wales, 1970 Print
    1967 Map of Wales, 1970 Print
    1967 Wales
    1970 Print · USGS
    The Massachusetts-Connecticut borderlands are captured here in the late sixties, showing the sprawling state forests and new reservoirs of the era. Genealogists can trace family names across Haynes Hill and Blake Hill or locate landmarks like the Springfield Boys Camp.
    5 unique versions available
  70. 1968 Map of Sterling, 1970 Print
    1968 Map of Sterling, 1970 Print
    1968 Sterling
    1970 Print · USGS
    Worcester County's reservoir landscape is captured here in the late sixties, showcasing the vital water infrastructure and small towns around Sterling. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations near the Sterling Camp Grounds, High Plain Cem, or the old Boston & Maine Railroad line.
    3 unique versions available
  73. 1968 Map of Milford, 1971 Print
    1968 Map of Milford, 1971 Print
    1968 Milford
    1971 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Massachusetts comes to life in this survey of the Milford and Hopedale area during a period of industrial maturity. Researchers can trace family roots through numerous sites like St Marys Cem, Pratt Pond, and Upton.
    2 unique versions available
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