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1900s (20th Century) Maps of Gardner, Massachusetts

Explore 34 historic maps of Gardner from the 1900s (20th Century). These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1900s — 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 Gardner's landscape evolved across the 1900s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

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Gardner, MA maps

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  1. 1931 Map of Fitchburg
    1931 Map of Fitchburg
    1931 Fitchburg
    1931 Print · USGS
    The Massachusetts and New Hampshire border region was a network of mill villages and mountain ridges in the early thirties. Genealogists and historians can locate rural landmarks like School No 8, the High Bridge, and the Boston and Maine rail line.
  4. 1935 Map of Fitchburg
    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.
    3 unique versions available
  7. 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
  10. 1936 Map of Fitchburg
    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.
    2 unique versions available
  13. 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.
  16. 1943 Map of Fitchburg
    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.
  19. 1946 Map of Gardner
    1946 Map of Gardner
    1946 Gardner
    1946 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Worcester County comes alive in this survey of the region's industrial and rail corridors. Trace the path of the Boston and Maine RR through manufacturing centers and find local landmarks like Heywood Memorial Hospital and Mt Pleasant Cem.
    2 unique versions available
  22. 1946 Map of Ashburnham
    1946 Map of Ashburnham
    1946 Ashburnham
    1946 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Worcester County and the New Hampshire border region are captured here in the years just after the war. Genealogists and hikers can trace the original Boston and Maine RR line, locate the Meeting House, or explore the slopes of Mount Watatic.
    2 unique versions available
  25. 1946 Map of Templeton
    1946 Map of Templeton
    1946 Templeton
    1946 Print · USGS
    Templeton and the surrounding Worcester County townships are shown just after the war when rail lines and textile-era villages still defined the local landscape. Researchers can trace historic sites like the Fernald State School, Gardner Landing Field, and the Baptist Common Cem.
    2 unique versions available
  28. 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
  31. 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.
  34. 1950 Map of Ashburnham, 1952 Print
    1950 Map of Ashburnham, 1952 Print
    1950 Ashburnham
    1952 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Worcester County comes to life as a landscape of interconnected glacial lakes and upland ridges during the postwar years. Genealogists and local historians can trace the foundations of Ashburnham, Lane Village, and the remote Old North Ashburnham Sta.
    4 unique versions available
  37. 1953 Map of Fitchburg
    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.
  40. 1954 Map of Gardner, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Gardner, 1955 Print
    1954 Gardner
    1955 Print · USGS
    The industrial and lakeside character of Worcester County comes alive in the mid-fifties, showing the rail-connected settlements before modern highway expansion. Genealogists and historians can trace the developments around Gardner, from the corridors of the Boston and Maine to local landmarks like Woodside Cem and Academy Hill.
    3 unique versions available
  43. 1954 Map of Templeton, 1956 Print
    1954 Map of Templeton, 1956 Print
    1954 Templeton
    1956 Print · USGS
    Central Massachusetts reveals its mid-century industrial and institutional roots in this map of the Templeton area. Trace the legacy of rail and river through Baldwinsville and Otter River, or find family landmarks like Greenlawn Cem and the Fernald State Sch.
    3 unique versions available
  46. 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
  49. 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
  52. 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.
  55. 1958 Map of Boston
    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.
    2 unique versions available
  58. 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.
  61. 1961 Map of Boston
    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.
    2 unique versions available
  64. 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.
  67. 1965 Map of Ashburnham, 1968 Print
    1965 Map of Ashburnham, 1968 Print
    1965 Ashburnham
    1968 Print · USGS
    The Worcester County highlands during the mid-sixties show a landscape of glacial lakes and quiet hill towns. Genealogists can locate family sites near St Dennis Cem or trace the early industrial footprint of Factory Village and Cushing Academy.
    5 unique versions available
  70. 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
  73. 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
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