1970s Maps of Athol, Massachusetts

Explore 6 historic maps of Athol 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 Athol'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.
  • 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 Athol's history through authentic maps from the 1970s. This is your window into the past.


Athol, 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

  2. 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

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 1975 Map of Royalston, 1981 Print
    1975 Map of Royalston, 1981 Print
    1975 Royalston
    1981 Print · USGS
    Royalston and the northern Worcester County highlands are seen here in the mid-seventies through detailed aerial orthophotography. Researchers can trace the village layouts of West Royalston and Tully or the natural shorelines of Laurel Lake.

  6. 1977 Map of Orange, 1978 Print
    1977 Map of Orange, 1978 Print
    1977 Orange
    1978 Print · USGS
    The Millers River valley in the 1970s shows a landscape of dense state forests and small railroad hamlets. Researchers can trace family sites from Wendell Depot to South Athol, including the Village Ch and the waters of Lake Mattawa.

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