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Old Maps of Athol, Massachusetts for Hiking & Exploration

Hike through history with 36 historic maps of Athol. Explore old trails, ghost towns, and forgotten backroads — perfect for outdoor adventurers and local explorers.

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Athol, MA maps

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  1. 1887 Map of Warwick
    1887 Map of Warwick
    1887 Warwick
    1887 Print · USGS
    Upper Massachusetts and the New Hampshire border at the close of the nineteenth century reveal a landscape of river-powered industry and rail-connected villages. Researchers can trace the path of the Fitchburg R.R. through Millers Falls or locate early river crossings like Munns Ferry.
  4. 1887 Map of Winchendon
    1887 Map of Winchendon
    1887 Winchendon
    1887 Print · USGS
    North-central Massachusetts and the New Hampshire borderlands are captured here during a peak era of rail expansion and water-powered industry. Researchers can trace historic mill sites and depot locations such as Powers Mills, Pequoig Station, and the busy rail junction at Baldwinville.
  7. 1889 Map of Warwick
    1889 Map of Warwick
    1889 Warwick
    1889 Print · USGS
    Franklin County in the late 1880s was defined by its busy rail junctions and river valleys. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of Orange and Northfield, or locate vanished rail stops like Gill Station and Wendell Depot along the Fitchburg Railroad.
  10. 1890 Map of Winchendon
    1890 Map of Winchendon
    1890 Winchendon
    1890 Print · USGS
    The Worcester County borderlands at the end of the 19th century reveal a complex landscape of mill villages and hilltop commons. Researchers can trace the early industrial footprint at Powers Mills, find the rail junction at Pequoig Station, and locate the ancestral centers of Royalston Center or Templeton Center.
  13. 1894 Map of Winchendon
    1894 Map of Winchendon
    1894 Winchendon
    1894 Print · USGS
    North-central Massachusetts and the New Hampshire border are captured here during a peak era of rail-driven industry. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of mill villages and family landmarks like Powers Mills, Baldwinville, and the Cheshire Railroad.
    6 unique versions available
  16. 1894 Map of Warwick
    1894 Map of Warwick
    1894 Warwick
    1894 Print · USGS
    Northern Massachusetts and New Hampshire borderlands are captured here in the late nineteenth century, showing a landscape shaped by the Millers River. Researchers can trace the path of the Central Vermont Railroad and find early settlements like Wendell Depot and Northfield.
    6 unique versions available
  19. 1932 Map of Winchendon
    1932 Map of Winchendon
    1932 Winchendon
    1932 Print · USGS
    The borderlands of New Hampshire and Massachusetts come into focus during the early thirties, showing a rural landscape dominated by glacial lakes and high ridges. Researchers can trace the Boston and Maine line through State Line or locate family sites at Rand Cem and Sch No 1.
  22. 1935 Map of Warwick
    1935 Map of Warwick
    1935 Warwick
    1935 Print · USGS
    Upper Massachusetts and the Tri-State borderlands thrive during the mid-thirties as rail corridors and river valleys connect mountain villages. Researchers can trace the Central Vermont Ry through Northfield or locate family landmarks like Barrows Cem and Barber Sch.
    2 unique versions available
  25. 1935 Map of Winchendon
    1935 Map of Winchendon
    1935 Winchendon
    1935 Print · USGS
    In the mid-1930s, the border between Massachusetts and New Hampshire was defined by busy rail corridors and small mill towns. Researchers can trace family-named sites and industrial infrastructure from Athol Center to Pequoig Station and the rural School No 1.
    4 unique versions available
  28. 1937 Map of Orange
    1937 Map of Orange
    1937 Orange
    1937 Print · USGS
    The Millers River valley and the Franklin-Worcester county line are captured here in the late thirties. Researchers can trace the Boston and Maine Railroad through Orange or locate family sites like Wilbur Cem and Morse Village Sch.
  31. 1941 Map of Orange
    1941 Map of Orange
    1941 Orange
    1941 Print · USGS
    Franklin County in the early 1940s reveals a transition from the industrial Millers River valley to the rural highlands above the Quabbin Reservoir. Local researchers can trace family landmarks like the Morse Village Sch, Jones Cem, and the old rail siding at Wendell Depot.
    3 unique versions available
  34. 1942 Map of Keene
    1942 Map of Keene
    1942 Keene
    1942 Print · USGS
    Cheshire County at the start of the war shows a landscape of busy river valleys and upland farms. You can trace the path of the Boston & Maine RR through towns like Westmoreland and find old district landmarks like Sch No 10 or the Rand Cem.
  37. 1946 Map of Royalston
    1946 Map of Royalston
    1946 Royalston
    1946 Print · USGS
    Northern Worcester County comes alive in this mid-century survey of Royalston and its hill-country neighbors. Genealogists and historians can trace family sites at Neale Place or follow the Boston and Maine Railroad along the Millers River.
    2 unique versions available
  40. 1946 Map of Athol
    1946 Map of Athol
    1946 Athol
    1946 Print · USGS
    Post-war Worcester County comes into focus as a landscape of river-driven industry and upland forestry. Researchers can trace historic family burial sites at Silver Lake Cem or explore the academic legacy of the Administration Bldg Harvard Forest.
    2 unique versions available
  43. 1948 Map of Albany, 1951 Print
    1948 Map of Albany, 1951 Print
    1948 Albany
    1951 Print · USGS
    The Hudson and Connecticut River valleys are captured here in the late 1940s, showing the vital rail and water corridors of the Northeast. You can trace the Boston and Maine tracks past Mt Greylock or locate early settlements like Great Barrington and Bennington.
  46. 1948 Map of Orange, 1958 Print
    1948 Map of Orange, 1958 Print
    1948 Orange
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Millers River valley and the emerging shoreline of the Quabbin Reservoir define this central Massachusetts landscape in the late nineteen-forties. Researchers can trace the Boston and Maine rail line through Orange or locate family sites near North New Salem and South Athol.
    2 unique versions available
  49. 1954 Map of Royalston, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Royalston, 1955 Print
    1954 Royalston
    1955 Print · USGS
    The Worcester County highlands and the New Hampshire border are documented here in the mid-fifties as the railroad era transitioned into the age of modern state highways. Researchers can trace ancestral locations near the Raymond Sch, follow the path of the Boston and Maine Railroad, or locate landmarks like Doane Falls.
    3 unique versions available
  52. 1954 Map of Athol, 1956 Print
    1954 Map of Athol, 1956 Print
    1954 Athol
    1956 Print · USGS
    Athol and Phillipston are captured during the mid-fifties, showing a landscape defined by the Millers River industry and the extensive Harvard Forest. Researchers can locate numerous burial sites like Doe Valley Cem and industrial markers such as the Phillipston Mill.
    3 unique versions available
  55. 1956 Map of Albany, 1968 Print
    1956 Map of Albany, 1968 Print
    1956 Albany
    1968 Print · USGS
    The industrial heart of the Northeast is revealed in the mid-1950s, from the Hudson Valley to the Connecticut River. Researchers can trace the legacy of the Quabbin Reservoir, locate Westover Air Force Base, or follow the Rutland RR through the Green Mountains.
    2 unique versions available
  58. 1957 Map of Albany
    1957 Map of Albany
    1957 Albany
    1957 Print · USGS
    The Tri-State region and Connecticut River Valley are captured here during a period of significant postwar growth and infrastructure expansion. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail-and-river economy through landmarks like the Boston and Maine railroad, Quabbin Reservoir, and Westover Air Force Base.
  61. 1959 Map of Albany
    1959 Map of Albany
    1959 Albany
    1959 Print · USGS
    The Hudson and Connecticut River valleys are captured here during the late fifties, showing the region's dense rail networks and massive water projects. Researchers can trace the New York State Thruway or locate local landmarks like Mt Greylock and the Quabbin Reservoir.
  64. 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
  67. 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.
  70. 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
  73. 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
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