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Old Maps of Oxford, Massachusetts for Metal Detecting

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Oxford, MA maps

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  1. 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.
  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
  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
  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.
  13. 1935 Map of Millbury
    1935 Map of Millbury
    1935 Millbury
    1935 Print · USGS
    The Worcester County countryside in the mid-1930s reveals a dense network of industrial hamlets and rail lines before the modern interstate era. Researchers can trace family roots at St Roche Cem or Bnai Brith Cem and locate vanished schoolhouses like the Hammond Sch.
  16. 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.
  19. 1939 Map of Worcester South
    1939 Map of Worcester South
    1939 Worcester South
    1939 Print · USGS
    The Worcester highlands south of the city appear here in the late 1930s, showing a landscape of textile-era mill ponds and expanding suburban rail stops. Researchers can trace family history at St Johns Cemetery or locate old neighborhood landmarks like St Josephs Ch and Hammond Sch.
    4 unique versions available
  22. 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
  25. 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.
  28. 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
  31. 1946 Map of Oxford
    1946 Map of Oxford
    1946 Oxford
    1946 Print · USGS
    The Massachusetts and Rhode Island borderlands are captured here in the mid-forties, showing the complex shorelines of Lake Chaubunagungamaug. Researchers can trace the CENTRAL TURNPIKE, early lakeside colonies at Colonial Park, and the wooded expanse of the Douglas Cedar Swamp.
    2 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. 1948 Map of Worcester South, 1956 Print
    1948 Map of Worcester South, 1956 Print
    1948 Worcester South
    1956 Print · USGS
    South of Worcester in the late 1940s, the landscape is a complex mix of industrial mill towns and expanding post-war infrastructure. Genealogists and historians can trace the Massachusetts Turnpike route or locate ancestors at Notre Dame Cemetery and Hope Cemetery.
    2 unique versions available
  40. 1953 Map of Oxford, 1954 Print
    1953 Map of Oxford, 1954 Print
    1953 Oxford
    1954 Print · USGS
    Southern Worcester County was a busy intersection of industry and nature in the early fifties. Trace the rail lines of the New York New Haven and Hartford and locate landmarks like the St Joseph Cem and the sprawling Lake Chaubunagungamaug.
    3 unique versions available
  43. 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
  46. 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
  49. 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
  52. 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
  55. 1960 Map of Worcester South, 1962 Print
    1960 Map of Worcester South, 1962 Print
    1960 Worcester South
    1962 Print · USGS
    Worcester and its southern townships are captured here at the start of the sixties, showing a landscape of dense industry and classic New England town centers. Researchers can trace historic family plots at Hope Cemetery or locate old industrial sites like the Millbury Woolen Pd and Drury Square.
    2 unique versions available
  58. 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
  61. 1964 Map of Oxford
    1964 Map of Oxford
    1964 Oxford
    1964 Print · USGS
    The tri-state border region of Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island comes alive in this mid-century survey. Genealogists and researchers can map family plots at St Joseph Cem or trace the winding shores of Lake Chaubunagungamaug.
  64. 1969 Map of Oxford, 1971 Print
    1969 Map of Oxford, 1971 Print
    1969 Oxford
    1971 Print · USGS
    The tri-state border region of Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island is captured here in the late sixties, showcasing its industrial villages and extensive pond systems. Researchers can locate St Josephs Cemetery, trace the Penn Central line, or explore the shores of Lake Chaubunagungamaug.
    4 unique versions available
  67. 1969 Map of Leicester, 1971 Print
    1969 Map of Leicester, 1971 Print
    1969 Leicester
    1971 Print · USGS
    Worcester County's industrial and rural character is captured in the late sixties, showing the interplay of rail lines and reservoir systems. Genealogists can locate family sites near Pine Grove Cemetery or trace the development of Charlton Depot and Cherry Valley.
    3 unique versions available
  70. 1969 Map of Webster, 1972 Print
    1969 Map of Webster, 1972 Print
    1969 Webster
    1972 Print · USGS
    The industrial river valleys of the Massachusetts borderlands are captured here during the late sixties. Genealogists can trace old family burial grounds like Blackmer Cem and Dresser Cem or the mill-town heritage of Perryville and Quinebaug.
    4 unique versions available
  73. 1973 Map of Worcester South, 1976 Print
    1973 Map of Worcester South, 1976 Print
    1973 Worcester South
    1976 Print · USGS
    Southern Worcester and Auburn are seen here in the early seventies as suburban growth meets long-standing industrial and academic centers. Researchers can trace family sites at Hope Cemetery, locate the Drive-in Theater, or study the Penn Central rail corridor.
    2 unique versions available
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