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

Explore 35 historic maps of Harvard 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 Harvard'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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Start exploring Harvard's history through authentic maps from the 1900s. This is your window into the past.

Harvard, MA maps

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  1. 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
  4. 1935 Map of Ayer
    1935 Map of Ayer
    1935 Ayer
    1935 Print · USGS
    The intersection of Middlesex and Worcester counties in the mid-1930s reveals a landscape of military bases, historic academies, and industrial ponds. Researchers can trace the layout of Fort Devens, the grounds of the Groton School, and the unique settlement at Shaker Village.
  7. 1935 Map of Groton
    1935 Map of Groton
    1935 Groton
    1935 Print · USGS
    Crossing the New Hampshire border in the 1930s, this area was a bustling hub of rail transport and riverside industry. Researchers can trace the legacy of communal life at Shaker Village, locate the campus of Groton School, or follow the lines of the Boston and Maine RR through towns like Pepperell and Shirley.
  10. 1935 Map of Shirley
    1935 Map of Shirley
    1935 Shirley
    1935 Print · USGS
    The Nashua River valley during the mid-1930s shows a region defined by its rail connections and hilltop villages. Genealogists can trace family sites near Shirley Center, the Industrial School, and cemeteries like St Leo Cem.
    3 unique versions available
  13. 1936 Map of Groton
    1936 Map of Groton
    1936 Groton
    1936 Print · USGS
    Northern Middlesex County and southern New Hampshire appear here in the mid-1930s, showing a landscape shaped by river power and a dense rail network. Researchers can trace historic sites like the Shaker Village and Groton School, or locate old depots at Townsend Harbor and Ayer.
    3 unique versions available
  16. 1939 Map of Ayer
    1939 Map of Ayer
    1939 Ayer
    1939 Print · USGS
    Middlesex County in the late 1930s is a hub of military activity and historic settlements at the crossroads of the rail. Trace ancestral roots at Shaker Village, Pingryville, or the expansive grounds of Fort Devens.
    6 unique versions available
  19. 1939 Map of Shirley
    1939 Map of Shirley
    1939 Shirley
    1939 Print · USGS
    Worcester and Middlesex counties are shown in the late thirties, when rail lines and river valleys defined the region's industrial and social life. Genealogists and researchers can locate the Industrial School, family-named landmarks like Kezar Hill, and numerous cemeteries including St Cecelia Cemetery.
    3 unique versions available
  22. 1943 Map of Clinton
    1943 Map of Clinton
    1943 Clinton
    1943 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Worcester County is defined here by the massive Wachusett Reservoir and the busy industrial corridor of the Nashua River. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of CLINTON, the grounds of Atlantic Union College, and wartime boundaries of Fort Devens.
    3 unique versions available
  25. 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.
  28. 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.
  31. 1943 Map of Hudson
    1943 Map of Hudson
    1943 Hudson
    1943 Print · USGS
    The townships of Middlesex and Worcester Counties are shown here during the early 1940s as rural crossroads began to evolve. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named sites like Potash Hill, find the Old Quaker Ch, and locate old schoolhouses like Emerson Sch.
    4 unique versions available
  34. 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
  37. 1949 Map of Shirley
    1949 Map of Shirley
    1949 Shirley
    1949 Print · USGS
    Post-war central Massachusetts reveals its military and rural character as Fort Devens expands near the Nashua River. Genealogists and historians can trace the Shaker Cemetery, the Industrial School, and the legacy of the Boston and Maine Railroad.
  40. 1950 Map of Clinton, 1952 Print
    1950 Map of Clinton, 1952 Print
    1950 Clinton
    1952 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Worcester County comes to life here, showing the busy industrial valley of the Nashua River and the expanding Wachusett Reservoir shoreline. Trace the footprints of South Lancaster institutions and vanished landmarks like the Bolton Airport and Ponakin Mill.
    4 unique versions available
  43. 1950 Map of Hudson, 1958 Print
    1950 Map of Hudson, 1958 Print
    1950 Hudson
    1958 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Middlesex and Worcester counties come to life as the industrial Assabet River valley meets rural Bolton and Stow. Trace the Boston and Maine Railroad past Gleasondale Sta or find family roots at Old Quaker Cem and Bromfield Academy.
    3 unique versions available
  46. 1950 Map of Shirley, 1958 Print
    1950 Map of Shirley, 1958 Print
    1950 Shirley
    1958 Print · USGS
    Mid-century development spreads through the Worcester and Middlesex county lines during this era of growth. Genealogists and local historians can trace family plots in St Cecelia Cemetery or locate old school sites like the White Sch and the Industrial School.
  49. 1950 Map of Ayer, 1958 Print
    1950 Map of Ayer, 1958 Print
    1950 Ayer
    1958 Print · USGS
    Middlesex and Worcester counties are shown here at mid-century, highlighting the massive expansion of the Fort Devens military footprint. Researchers can trace the layout of Shaker Village, find the Harvard University Observatory, and locate the Groton School.
  52. 1955 Map of Shirley
    1955 Map of Shirley
    1955 Shirley
    1955 Print · USGS
    Central Massachusetts at mid-century shows the significant expansion of military life and rail transit near the Nashua River. Trace local family roots at St Leo Cem or explore the extensive footprint of Fort Devens Military Reservation and the Boston and Maine Railroad.
    2 unique versions available
  55. 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
  58. 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
  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. 1965 Map of Shirley, 1968 Print
    1965 Map of Shirley, 1968 Print
    1965 Shirley
    1968 Print · USGS
    Shirley and the surrounding Worcester County uplands are captured here in the mid-sixties as military operations and industrial growth intersected. Genealogists and historians can trace the footprint of Fort Devens, the State Industrial Sch for Boys, and the village layout of Shirley Center.
    3 unique versions available
  67. 1965 Map of Clinton, 1968 Print
    1965 Map of Clinton, 1968 Print
    1965 Clinton
    1968 Print · USGS
    Clinton and the Nashua River valley are shown here in the mid-sixties as the region balanced its industrial past with expanding infrastructure. Researchers can locate the Wachusett Aqueduct, the campus of Atlantic Union College, and numerous historic burial grounds like Old Settlers Cem.
    2 unique versions available
  70. 1966 Map of Hudson, 1968 Print
    1966 Map of Hudson, 1968 Print
    1966 Hudson
    1968 Print · USGS
    Middlesex and Worcester counties meet here in the mid-sixties, showing the industrial pulse of Hudson and the surrounding rural townships. Researchers can trace family history through a dozen named burial grounds like St Michaels Cem or locate old neighborhood schools and rail stops along the Boston and Maine Railroad.
    2 unique versions available
  73. 1966 Map of Ayer, 1968 Print
    1966 Map of Ayer, 1968 Print
    1966 Ayer
    1968 Print · USGS
    Middlesex County in the mid-sixties reveals a landscape of massive military installations and storied academic institutions. Researchers can locate Shaker Village, trace the Boston and Maine rail lines, and find landmarks like the Harvard University Observatory.
    3 unique versions available
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