Old Maps of Charlton, Massachusetts for Genealogy

Trace your family roots with 50 historic maps of Charlton. These high-res maps reveal old neighborhoods, homesites, landmarks, and streets — helping you uncover where your ancestors lived and how the area evolved over time.

  • Explore historic neighborhoods: Identify where your relatives may have lived in the 1800s or 1900s.
  • Compare maps over time: Trace the changes in streets, buildings, and landmarks for multi-generational research.
  • Perfect for genealogy & ancestry research: Used by family historians and researchers to map out lineage and migration.

These maps are an incredible resource for exploring your personal connection to Charlton's past.


Charlton, MA maps

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  1. 1887 Map of Brookfield
    1887 Map of Brookfield
    1887 Brookfield
    1887 Print · USGS
    Worcester County is shown in the late nineteenth century as a hub of manufacturing villages and developing rail lines. Genealogists can trace family roots through settlements like Fiskdale, Leadmine, and Sandersdale, or locate landmarks such as Steerage Rock.

  2. 1889 Map of Webster
    1889 Map of Webster
    1889 Webster
    1889 Print · USGS
    Southern Worcester County and the Connecticut borderlands are shown here in the 1880s, when textile power and steam rail defined the region. Local historians can trace the early layouts of Webster, Oxford, and Rochdale, along with family landmarks like Mugget Hill.

  3. 1890 Map of Brookfield
    1890 Map of Brookfield
    1890 Brookfield
    1890 Print · USGS
    Central Massachusetts and the Connecticut border lands are captured here in the late nineteenth century, showing a landscape defined by water power and rail. You can trace the Boston and Albany Railroad corridor and explore industrial pockets like Globe Village and the historic Leadmine site.

  4. 1892 Map of Webster
    1892 Map of Webster
    1892 Webster
    1892 Print · USGS
    Worcester County mill towns and rail junctions thrive in the 1890s as industrial centers along the French River. Genealogists and historians can trace the early footprints of Webster and Oxford, including vanished clusters like Merino Village and Chaseville.
    9 unique versions available

  5. 1893 Map of Brookfield
    1893 Map of Brookfield
    1893 Brookfield
    1893 Print · USGS
    Central Massachusetts in the late 1800s was a landscape defined by bustling mill towns and the critical Boston and Albany Railroad corridor. Genealogists can trace family roots in early industrial centers like Fiskdale and Westville or locate the old Lead Mine near Holland.
    7 unique versions available

  6. 1908 Map of Quinsigamond
    1908 Map of Quinsigamond
    1908 Quinsigamond
    1908 Print · USGS
    Central Massachusetts and its bordering states are seen here in the early twentieth century as industry and transit reshaped the Blackstone Valley. Genealogists and historians can trace the early footprints of Worcester, the expansion of the Wachusett Reservoir, and rail lines like the Boston and Albany Railroad.
    3 unique versions available

  7. 1908 Map of Ware
    1908 Map of Ware
    1908 Ware
    1908 Print · USGS
    Central Massachusetts at the turn of the century reveals the Swift River Valley decades before the Quabbin Reservoir changed the landscape forever. Trace the lost footprints of Enfield and Dana, or follow the Central Vermont RR through Greenwich Village and Ware.
    2 unique versions available

  8. 1915 Map of Brookfield
    1915 Map of Brookfield
    1915 Brookfield
    1915 Print · USGS
    Central Massachusetts and the Connecticut border are captured in the final months of the pre-war era, showing a dense network of textile villages and rail lines. Genealogists and local historians can trace the growth of Southbridge or locate landmarks like the Electric Power Relay Station and Lead Mine Mountain.

  9. 1921 Map of Brookfield
    1921 Map of Brookfield
    1921 Brookfield
    1921 Print · USGS
    Massachusetts and Connecticut borderlands appear here in the early twentieth century as a complex landscape of hill farms, industrial villages, and rail corridors. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Foster Hill or trace the early industrial footprint of Leadmine and the Boston and Albany Railroad.

  10. 1921 Map of Webster
    1921 Map of Webster
    1921 Webster
    1921 Print · USGS
    The industrial valleys and hill towns of southern Worcester County are seen here just after the Great War. Genealogists can trace the rail-centered growth of Webster and Auburn Sta. or locate old village centers like Cherry Valley and Rochdale.

  11. 1937 Map of Leicester
    1937 Map of Leicester
    1937 Leicester
    1937 Print · USGS
    Worcester County's industrial villages and highland farms are captured in detail just before the late-century expansion. Genealogists can trace family sites like the Clark Barton Home, Gore Cem, and the specialized Charlton Home Farm.

  12. 1941 Map of Leicester
    1941 Map of Leicester
    1941 Leicester
    1941 Print · USGS
    Central Massachusetts in the late 1930s reveals a network of mill ponds and historic settlements between Spencer and Auburn. Genealogists can locate family sites near the Clara Barton Home, Pine Grove Cem, and the Masonic Home.
    2 unique versions available

  13. 1942 Map of Ware
    1942 Map of Ware
    1942 Ware
    1942 Print · USGS
    Central Massachusetts and the Connecticut border are captured here during the early years of the war, just as the landscape was being reshaped by the Quabbin Reservoir. Researchers can trace rail-era industry and local landmarks like the Lead Mine and the Bald Peak Hospital.

  14. 1943 Map of Brookfield
    1943 Map of Brookfield
    1943 Brookfield
    1943 Print · USGS
    Central Massachusetts at the height of the war era shows a landscape of busy rail towns and upland ponds. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named peaks like Coys Hill and old industry along the Boston and Albany RR or near Southbridge.

  15. 1943 Map of Quinsigamond
    1943 Map of Quinsigamond
    1943 Quinsigamond
    1943 Print · USGS
    Central Massachusetts and its bordering states appear here during the Second World War as a powerhouse of rail infrastructure and public institutions. Researchers can trace the legacy of the region through landmarks like Grafton State Hospital, the Wachusett Reservoir, and the deep industrial roots of the Blackstone River.

  16. 1945 Map of Southbridge
    1945 Map of Southbridge
    1945 Southbridge
    1945 Print · USGS
    South-central Massachusetts and northern Connecticut are captured here during the mid-forties, centered on the industrial corridor of the Quinebaug River. Genealogists and local researchers can trace family plots at Oak Ridge Cem or locate old community sites like Globe Village and Fiskdale.
    2 unique versions available

  17. 1945 Map of Webster
    1945 Map of Webster
    1945 Webster
    1945 Print · USGS
    The borderlands of Massachusetts and Connecticut come alive in this mid-century survey of a thriving industrial river valley. Researchers can trace the heritage of mill towns and educational landmarks like Nichols College, West Dudley, and Perryville.
    2 unique versions available

  18. 1946 Map of East Brookfield
    1946 Map of East Brookfield
    1946 East Brookfield
    1946 Print · USGS
    Central Massachusetts in the late 1940s reveals a region of interconnected mill towns and expansive glacial lakes. You can trace the path of the Boston and Albany RR through East Brookfield or locate family sites near Podunk Cem and Sibley.
    2 unique versions available

  19. 1948 Map of Boston
    1948 Map of Boston
    1948 Boston
    1948 Print · USGS
    Eastern Massachusetts and southern New Hampshire appear at an industrial peak in the late 1940s, just as suburban growth began to accelerate. Genealogists and historians can trace rail lines like the Boston and Albany RR or locate coastal landmarks like Graves Lighthouse and Fort Devens.
    2 unique versions available

  20. 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.

  21. 1952 Map of Southbridge, 1954 Print
    1952 Map of Southbridge, 1954 Print
    1952 Southbridge
    1954 Print · USGS
    The Quinebaug River valley in the early fifties shows a transition from industrial mill towns to the forested borderlands of Connecticut. Local researchers can trace family landmarks like Oak Ridge Cem, the historic Old Sturbridge Village, and the Notre Dame Sem.
    5 unique versions available

  22. 1953 Map of Leicester, 1954 Print
    1953 Map of Leicester, 1954 Print
    1953 Leicester
    1954 Print · USGS
    Central Massachusetts in the early fifties showcases a landscape of mill towns and rail corridors. Trace family history at the Clara Barton Home or locate ancestors in Pine Grove Cem and Northside Cem.
    3 unique versions available

  23. 1953 Map of Webster, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Webster, 1955 Print
    1953 Webster
    1955 Print · USGS
    The Massachusetts and Connecticut borderlands thrive during the early fifties, anchored by the industrial hub of Webster. Researchers can trace the rail lines of the New York New Haven and Hartford RR or locate Nichols College, Fabyan, and South Charlton.
    3 unique versions available

  24. 1954 Map of East Brookfield, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of East Brookfield, 1955 Print
    1954 East Brookfield
    1955 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Worcester County comes alive in this survey of the river valleys and rail corridors west of Spencer. Local historians can trace the paths of the New York Central Railroad past Quaboag Pond and locate landmarks like Union Chapel or the Podunk Cem.
    3 unique versions available

  25. 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

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