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1970s Maps of Worcester County, Massachusetts

Explore 51 historic maps of Worcester County 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 Worcester County'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.
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Start exploring Worcester County's history through authentic maps from the 1970s. This is your window into the past.

Worcester County, MA maps

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  1. 1970 Map of Athol, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Athol, 1972 Print
    1970 Athol
    1972 Print · USGS
    Athol and Phillipston are shown during a period of steady growth along the Millers River in the early 1970s. Researchers can locate family sites and landmarks like Silver Lake Cem, Burrage Corner, and the Harvard Forest Administration Building.
    2 unique versions available
  4. 1970 Map of Templeton, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Templeton, 1972 Print
    1970 Templeton
    1972 Print · USGS
    Templeton and Baldwinville are shown in the early seventies during a period of steady growth and forest preservation. Genealogists and local historians can locate several family cemeteries such as Pine Grove Cem and Greenlawn Cem, or trace the rail lines through Depot Pond.
    3 unique versions available
  7. 1970 Map of Gardner, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Gardner, 1972 Print
    1970 Gardner
    1972 Print · USGS
    In the early 1970s, the industrial character of Worcester County remained anchored by the Boston and Maine Railroad. Researchers can trace the legacy of major institutions like the Gardner State Hospital and Crystal Lake Cem among the hills of Westminster and Gardner.
    2 unique versions available
  10. 1971 Map of Winchendon, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Winchendon, 1973 Print
    1971 Winchendon
    1973 Print · USGS
    Winchendon and the northern Massachusetts borderlands are captured here in the early 1970s as a landscape of river-driven industry and forest. Trace the rail-and-river history of Waterville, the legacy of the Boston and Maine Railroad, and the Birch Hill Dam.
    5 unique versions available
  13. 1971 Map of Royalston, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Royalston, 1973 Print
    1971 Royalston
    1973 Print · USGS
    The Worcester County highlands are captured here in the early 1970s, showing the distinct settlements of Royalston and South Royalston before modern development. You can trace family history through the Center Cem and Riverside Cem or follow the historic Boston and Maine rail line along the Millers River.
    5 unique versions available
  16. 1972 Map of Wachusett Mtn, 1974 Print
    1972 Map of Wachusett Mtn, 1974 Print
    1972 Wachusett Mtn
    1974 Print · USGS
    In the early 1970s, the high country of Worcester County remained a landscape of protected forests and critical water infrastructure. Researchers can trace family history at Goose Hill Cem, explore the Quabbin Aqueduct shafts, or locate the campus of Becker Jr College.
    2 unique versions available
  19. 1973 Map of Worcester South, 1976 Print
    1973 Map of Worcester South, 1976 Print
    1973 Worcester South
    1976 Print · USGS
    Southern Worcester and Auburn are seen here in the early seventies as suburban growth meets long-standing industrial and academic centers. Researchers can trace family sites at Hope Cemetery, locate the Drive-in Theater, or study the Penn Central rail corridor.
    2 unique versions available
  22. 1974 Map of Worcester North, 1976 Print
    1974 Map of Worcester North, 1976 Print
    1974 Worcester North
    1976 Print · USGS
    Worcester and its northern suburbs are shown in high detail during the mid-seventies as the city’s industrial and institutional footprint reached its peak. Genealogists and local historians can trace family roots through the Rural Cemetery, historic settlements like Canada Mills, and landmarks such as Worcester Academy.
    2 unique versions available
  25. 1975 Map of Wachusett Mtn., 1981 Print
    1975 Map of Wachusett Mtn., 1981 Print
    1975 Wachusett Mtn.
    1981 Print · USGS
    Worcester County comes into focus in the mid-seventies through this detailed aerial orthophotograph. Researchers can trace the development of Princeton and Rutland or examine the shoreline of the Quinapoxet Reservoir during this era.
  28. 1975 Map of Shrewsbury, 1981 Print
    1975 Map of Shrewsbury, 1981 Print
    1975 Shrewsbury
    1981 Print · USGS
    Central Massachusetts suburbs undergo visible post-war transformation in the mid-seventies as seen through this detailed aerial survey. Trace the residential growth near Shrewsbury and Northborough or locate early development around Lake Quinsigamond.
  31. 1975 Map of Leicester, 1981 Print
    1975 Map of Leicester, 1981 Print
    1975 Leicester
    1981 Print · USGS
    Central Massachusetts appears in sharp relief during the mid-seventies, showing the transition from industrial villages to suburban centers. Trace family homesteads and changing land use between Spencer, Leicester, and Charlton.
  34. 1975 Map of Palmer, 1981 Print
    1975 Map of Palmer, 1981 Print
    1975 Palmer
    1981 Print · USGS
    The confluence of the Quaboag and Ware rivers defines this mid-seventies look at the industrial corridor from Thorndike to Three Rivers. Researchers can trace the layout of traditional mill villages like Bondsville and the more remote West Brimfield.
  37. 1975 Map of Ware, 1981 Print
    1975 Map of Ware, 1981 Print
    1975 Ware
    1981 Print · USGS
    Central Massachusetts in the mid-seventies reveals a landscape of river-valley industry and upland farms. Trace the development along the Ware River through Gilbertville and Wheelwright or explore the rural heights of Ragged Hill.
  40. 1975 Map of East Brookfield, 1981 Print
    1975 Map of East Brookfield, 1981 Print
    1975 East Brookfield
    1981 Print · USGS
    Central Massachusetts appears in the mid-seventies in this detailed aerial study of the Quaboag watershed. Researchers can trace the development of Brookfield and East Brookfield or locate the lakeside settlement of Mystic Grove.
  43. 1975 Map of Orange, 1981 Print
    1975 Map of Orange, 1981 Print
    1975 Orange
    1981 Print · USGS
    Franklin County's industrial and rural landscape is seen from above in the mid-seventies, centered on the river-front town of Orange. Researchers can trace the layout of Orange, the northern reaches of the Quabbin Reservoir, and the airfield at The Plains.
  46. 1975 Map of Townsend, 1981 Print
    1975 Map of Townsend, 1981 Print
    1975 Townsend
    1981 Print · USGS
    Middlesex County's rural northern reaches are captured in the mid-seventies, showing the density of forest and river-valley settlements. Trace the residential layouts of Townsend, Old City, and the banks of the Squannacook River.
  49. 1975 Map of Warren, 1981 Print
    1975 Map of Warren, 1981 Print
    1975 Warren
    1981 Print · USGS
    Mid-state Massachusetts town life and river geography are captured here in the mid-1970s just as the modern highway system cut through the landscape. Genealogists and local historians can trace property boundaries and industrial footprints in Warren and West Warren, or locate landmarks like Steerage Rock.
  52. 1975 Map of North Brookfield, 1981 Print
    1975 Map of North Brookfield, 1981 Print
    1975 North Brookfield
    1981 Print · USGS
    North Brookfield and Oakham are shown in this mid-1970s aerial survey, documenting the central Massachusetts landscape in high detail. Genealogists and historians can trace old property boundaries and local landmarks like Hillsville, Brooks Pond, and Tufts Hill.
  55. 1975 Map of Winchendon, 1981 Print
    1975 Map of Winchendon, 1981 Print
    1975 Winchendon
    1981 Print · USGS
    North-central Massachusetts and the New Hampshire border are seen here in the mid-1970s. Trace the mill town layouts of Winchendon and Waterville along the Millers River or locate property near Lake Monomonac.
  58. 1975 Map of Worcester North, 1981 Print
    1975 Map of Worcester North, 1981 Print
    1975 Worcester North
    1981 Print · USGS
    Worcester and its northern reaches are seen here in the mid-1970s during a period of significant suburban growth. Researchers can trace the development of neighborhoods like Chaffinville and Fairlawn alongside the shores of Lake Quinsigamond.
  61. 1975 Map of Ashburnham, 1981 Print
    1975 Map of Ashburnham, 1981 Print
    1975 Ashburnham
    1981 Print · USGS
    Northern Worcester County and the New Hampshire borderlands are visible in this mid-seventies aerial study. Local historians can trace the early residential footprints of Lane Village and Wellville or examine the shoreline of Lake Monomonac.
  64. 1975 Map of Winsor Dam, 1981 Print
    1975 Map of Winsor Dam, 1981 Print
    1975 Winsor Dam
    1981 Print · USGS
    The Quabbin Reservoir region in the mid-seventies shows a landscape defined by the balance of engineering and nature. Trace the southern shoreline from Winsor Dam down to the settlements of West Ware and Ware along the Swift River.
  67. 1975 Map of Templeton, 1981 Print
    1975 Map of Templeton, 1981 Print
    1975 Templeton
    1981 Print · USGS
    The Worcester County landscape comes into sharp focus in the mid-seventies, showing the industrial heart of Baldwinville and Templeton. Trace the exact 1975 footprints of riverside settlements along the Otter River and the shores of Queen Lake.
  70. 1975 Map of Paxton, 1981 Print
    1975 Map of Paxton, 1981 Print
    1975 Paxton
    1981 Print · USGS
    Central Massachusetts appears in sharp detail during the mid-seventies, showing the wooded highlands and growing settlements before modern expansion. Genealogists and local historians can trace the precise boundaries of Paxton, Rutland, and Sibleys Corner as they stood decades ago.
  73. 1975 Map of Athol, 1981 Print
    1975 Map of Athol, 1981 Print
    1975 Athol
    1981 Print · USGS
    The Worcester County highlands in the mid-seventies appear in striking aerial detail, showing the contrast between riverside industry and dense forest. Genealogists and historians can trace the rural layouts of Phillipston, Phillipston Four Corners, and the settlement at Athol.
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