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

Explore 37 historic maps of Princeton 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 Princeton'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 Princeton's history through authentic maps from the 1900s. This is your window into the past.

Princeton, 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 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. 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
  10. 1939 Map of Wachusett Mtn
    1939 Map of Wachusett Mtn
    1939 Wachusett Mtn
    1939 Print · USGS
    Worcester County is captured here in the late 1930s, showing the intersection of new state infrastructure and historic rail villages. Researchers can trace family sites at Woodlawn Cem or follow the engineering of the Quabbin Aqueduct near Hubbardston Sta.
  13. 1940 Map of Wachusett Mtn
    1940 Map of Wachusett Mtn
    1940 Wachusett Mtn
    1940 Print · USGS
    Central Massachusetts hill country and valley settlements are captured here just before the 1940s. Genealogists and historians can trace the Boston and Maine Railroad lines and locate the State Sanatorium or Rural Glen Cem.
    2 unique versions available
  16. 1940 Map of Sterling
    1940 Map of Sterling
    1940 Sterling
    1940 Print · USGS
    Worcester County communities like Oakdale and Sterling appear just before the mid-century, defined by the expansion of the regional water supply. Researchers can trace the path of the Quabbin Aqueduct or locate family landmarks like the Sterling Camp Grounds and Legge Cem.
    2 unique versions available
  19. 1942 Map of Sterling
    1942 Map of Sterling
    1942 Sterling
    1942 Print · USGS
    Northern Worcester County is shown here in the early 1940s during the development of major water infrastructure. Local historians can trace the Quagbin Aqueduct, see the Sterling Camp Grounds, and locate family burial sites like Legge Cem.
  22. 1942 Map of Wachusett Mtn.
    1942 Map of Wachusett Mtn.
    1942 Wachusett Mtn.
    1942 Print · USGS
    The Worcester County highlands appear in the late 1930s as a landscape of mountain trails, sanatoriums, and rail corridors. You can trace the Boston and Maine Railroad past Princeton Sta or locate the aqueduct shafts and cemeteries like Woodlawn Cem.
    2 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. 1946 Map of Sterling
    1946 Map of Sterling
    1946 Sterling
    1946 Print · USGS
    Sterling and its neighboring towns appear here in the mid-1940s, showcasing a landscape of glacial ponds, family farms, and critical water infrastructure. You can trace the path of the Boston and Maine RR or locate landmarks like the Worcester County Training School and West Sterling Cem.
    2 unique versions available
  34. 1946 Map of Fitchburg
    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.
    4 unique versions available
  37. 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
  40. 1946 Map of Wachusett Mtn
    1946 Map of Wachusett Mtn
    1946 Wachusett Mtn
    1946 Print · USGS
    Worcester County's highland terrain is captured here in the years following the war, showing the industrial waterworks and sanatoriums of the era. Genealogists and local historians can trace the Boston and Maine Railroad lines and locate Rural Glen Cem or the Central New England Sanitorium.
    3 unique versions available
  43. 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
  46. 1950 Map of Sterling, 1952 Print
    1950 Map of Sterling, 1952 Print
    1950 Sterling
    1952 Print · USGS
    The Sterling area in the early fifties shows a landscape shaped by the Wachusett Reservoir and the Boston and Maine Railroad. Trace family history at Legge Cem, visit the Sterling Camp Grounds, or locate the Butterick Sch.
    4 unique versions available
  49. 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.
  52. 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
  55. 1954 Map of Fitchburg, 1956 Print
    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.
    3 unique versions available
  58. 1956 Map of Wachusett Mtn, 1959 Print
    1956 Map of Wachusett Mtn, 1959 Print
    1956 Wachusett Mtn
    1959 Print · USGS
    The foothills of Worcester County are shown in the late 1950s, a time when sanatoriums and rail depots still defined the local character. Researchers can locate long-standing landmarks like the Rutland State Sanatorium, Hubbardston Sta, and Goose Hill Cem.
    2 unique versions available
  61. 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
  64. 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
  67. 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
  70. 1968 Map of Sterling, 1970 Print
    1968 Map of Sterling, 1970 Print
    1968 Sterling
    1970 Print · USGS
    Worcester County's reservoir landscape is captured here in the late sixties, showcasing the vital water infrastructure and small towns around Sterling. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations near the Sterling Camp Grounds, High Plain Cem, or the old Boston & Maine Railroad line.
    3 unique versions available
  73. 1969 Map of Fitchburg, 1972 Print
    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.
    2 unique versions available
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