Old Maps of Oakham, Massachusetts for Hiking & Exploration

Hike through history with 53 historic maps of Oakham. Explore old trails, ghost towns, and forgotten backroads — perfect for outdoor adventurers and local explorers.

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Oakham, MA maps

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  1. 1885 Map of Worcester
    1885 Map of Worcester
    1885 Worcester
    1885 Print · USGS
    Worcester and its surrounding mill towns are captured here in the late nineteenth century during a peak era of rail expansion and industrial growth. Researchers can trace ancestral roots through specific local hubs like Wire Village, the Sterling Camp Grounds, and the grounds of the State Lunatic Hospital.

  2. 1886 Map of Worcester
    1886 Map of Worcester
    1886 Worcester
    1886 Print · USGS
    Worcester and its surrounding hill towns are captured here in the mid-1880s, revealing a landscape of early industrial hamlets and expanding rail lines. Genealogists and local historians can trace the foundations of the State Lunatic Hospital or locate historic settlements like Quinapoxet Village and Wire Village.

  3. 1887 Map of Barre
    1887 Map of Barre
    1887 Barre
    1887 Print · USGS
    Worcester County at the turn of the century shows a landscape defined by the convergence of rail lines and river power. Genealogists and local researchers can trace the early industrial footprints of Old Furnace, Parkers Mills, and the rail junction at Cold Brook Springs.

  4. 1889 Map of Barre
    1889 Map of Barre
    1889 Barre
    1889 Print · USGS
    Worcester County in the late nineteenth century is a landscape of thriving mill villages and intersecting rail lines. Trace the industrial roots of Gilbertville and Old Furnace or locate family homesteads near Mandell and Nichewaug.

  5. 1892 Map of Worcester
    1892 Map of Worcester
    1892 Worcester
    1892 Print · USGS
    Worcester and its northern hill towns are captured here in the late nineteenth century before the expansion of modern reservoirs. Researchers can trace the early rail networks through Sterling Junction or locate landmarks like the State Lunatic Hospital and Wire Village.
    10 unique versions available

  6. 1894 Map of Barre
    1894 Map of Barre
    1894 Barre
    1894 Print · USGS
    Worcester County in the late nineteenth century is defined here by its bustling river towns and the convergence of two major rail lines. Researchers can trace ancestral roots through family-named landmarks like Hawes Hill or explore the early industrial layout of Old Furnace and Barre Plains.
    7 unique versions available

  7. 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

  8. 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

  9. 1937 Map of Paxton
    1937 Map of Paxton
    1937 Paxton
    1937 Print · USGS
    Worcester County's upland terrain is captured here in the late 1930s, featuring a landscape of hill-top settlements and industrial hamlets. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Upper Wire Village, locate the Veterans Hospital, or explore the shores of Lake Whittemore.

  10. 1941 Map of Paxton
    1941 Map of Paxton
    1941 Paxton
    1941 Print · USGS
    Paxton and the high country of Worcester County are captured here in the early 1940s, showing a region of reservoirs and rural industry. Genealogists can locate family landmarks at Tafts Corner or trace the early industrial sites of Upper Wire Village.
    3 unique versions available

  11. 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.

  12. 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.

  13. 1946 Map of Barre
    1946 Map of Barre
    1946 Barre
    1946 Print · USGS
    Worcester County's industrial and forest lands are captured in the 1940s as the Ware River corridor served both local mills and regional water needs. Genealogists and historians can trace rail lines like the Boston and Albany Railroad and locate local landmarks such as Glen Valley Cem and the Fairgrounds.
    2 unique versions available

  14. 1946 Map of North Brookfield
    1946 Map of North Brookfield
    1946 North Brookfield
    1946 Print · USGS
    Worcester County townships like North Brookfield and Hillsville are captured here just after the war, showing a landscape defined by industry and agriculture. Researchers can locate family landmarks including Pine Grove Cem, Port Hill Sch, and the Boston and Albany RR line.
    2 unique versions available

  15. 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

  16. 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.

  17. 1950 Map of Paxton, 1958 Print
    1950 Map of Paxton, 1958 Print
    1950 Paxton
    1958 Print · USGS
    The hill country of central Massachusetts is revealed here at mid-century, featuring the intersection of industrial villages and municipal water systems. Genealogists and historians can locate legacy sites like Upper Wire Village, the State Sanitorium, and Quaker Cem.
    2 unique versions available

  18. 1952 Map of North Brookfield, 1954 Print
    1952 Map of North Brookfield, 1954 Print
    1952 North Brookfield
    1954 Print · USGS
    Central Massachusetts in the early fifties reveals a landscape of high hills and tight-knit villages. Genealogists and historians can trace family plots at Green Hollow Cem, locate the grounds of St Josephs Abbey, or follow old routes like the Old Turnpike Road.
    4 unique versions available

  19. 1954 Map of Barre, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Barre, 1955 Print
    1954 Barre
    1955 Print · USGS
    The Ware River valley in the mid-1950s reveals a landscape of industrial mill villages and quiet upland forests across Worcester County. Genealogists and historians can trace family plots at Nightingale Cem or follow the route of the old Boston and Albany Turnpike through Coldbrook Springs.
    4 unique versions available

  20. 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

  21. 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

  22. 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.

  23. 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

  24. 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.

  25. 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

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