1900s (20th Century) Maps of West Fitchburg, Fitchburg

1. 1935 Map of Fitchburg

   

   1935 Fitchburg

   1935 Print · USGS

   The industrial corridor and border hills of north-central Massachusetts and southern New Hampshire are captured here in the mid-1930s. Trace the intricate rail networks of the Old Colony Railroad and find local landmarks like School No 8 or Rollstone Hill.

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4. 1936 Map of Fitchburg

   

   1936 Fitchburg

   1936 Print · USGS

   Northwestern Massachusetts and southern New Hampshire are shown here during the mid-1930s, featuring a mature network of rail lines and industrial river towns. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like School No 9 or trace the early paths of the Fitchburg Railroad and Old Colony Railroad Fitchburg Branch.

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7. 1943 Map of Fitchburg

   

   1943 Fitchburg

   1943 Print · USGS

   Southern New Hampshire and northern Massachusetts are captured during the war years, showing a landscape of river-powered mill towns and mountain trails. You can trace family roots in Peterboro, locate the historic Groton School, or study the rail lines of the Boston & Maine RR.

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10. 1946 Map of Fitchburg

    

    1946 Fitchburg

    1946 Print · USGS

    The industrial corridor of the Nashua River valley is captured here in the mid-1940s. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations near Waites Corner, Wachusett Sta, or the historic St Bernard Cem.

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13. 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.

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16. 1953 Map of Fitchburg

    

    1953 Fitchburg

    1953 Print · USGS

    Mid-century Worcester County comes to life during a period of steady growth and established rail commerce. Local historians can trace family roots at Prospect Hill Cemetery or explore the development of Blackburne Village and the Fitchburg Leominster Airport.

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19. 1954 Map of Fitchburg, 1956 Print

    

    1954 Fitchburg

    1956 Print · USGS

    The industrial corridor of the Nashua River valley is captured here in the mid-1950s, showing the dense rail networks of Fitchburg and Leominster. Local researchers can trace family landmarks like Forest Hill Cemetery or find historic works such as Carter Mill.

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22. 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.

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25. 1958 Map of Boston

    

    1958 Boston

    1958 Print · USGS

    Eastern Massachusetts and southern New Hampshire are shown at the height of the industrial era, before the full expansion of the interstate system. Trace coastal defenses at Fort Warren, historic rail lines like the Boston and Maine, and the development of the Mass. 128 corridor.

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28. 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.

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31. 1969 Map of Fitchburg, 1972 Print

    

    1969 Fitchburg

    1972 Print · USGS

    The industrial hubs of Fitchburg and Leominster are captured here during a period of mid-century growth and urban density. Genealogists and local historians can trace legacy sites like St Joseph Cem, the Fitchburg State College campus, and the rail junction at Wachusett Station.

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34. 1975 Map of Fitchburg, 1981 Print

    

    1975 Fitchburg

    1981 Print · USGS

    Mid-1970s Worcester County comes into focus in this orthophoto, showing the industrial valley of the Nashua River and the growth of Fitchburg. Trace the development of local neighborhoods near Whalom, Waites Corner, and the Notown Reservoir.

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37. 1984 Map of Lowell

    

    1984 Lowell

    1984 Print · USGS

    The Merrimack Valley industrial corridor is captured here in the mid-eighties, showing the interconnected growth of Lowell, Nashua, and Lawrence. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the Boston and Maine railroad or locate institutional landmarks like Merrimack College and the Fort Devens Military Reservation.

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40. 1988 Map of Fitchburg

    

    1988 Fitchburg

    1988 Print · USGS

    Northern Worcester County during the late eighties shows a region shaped by industry, rail, and higher education. Genealogists and local historians can trace family plots in St Josephs Cem, locate the Northern Worcester Correctional Center, and explore neighborhoods like Waites Corner or Whalom.

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43. 1988 Map of Lowell

    

    1988 Lowell

    1988 Print · USGS

    The industrial corridor of the Merrimack Valley is captured in the late eighties as it transitioned into a modern technological and residential hub. Genealogists and researchers can trace the urban layouts of Lowell and Nashua alongside landmarks like Massabesic Lake and Miller State Park.

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