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

Explore 27 historic maps of Shrewsbury 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.

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Shrewsbury, MA maps

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  1. 1900 Map of Blackstone
    1900 Map of Blackstone
    1900 Blackstone
    1900 Print · USGS
    The Blackstone Valley was a bustling manufacturing corridor when this late Victorian-era survey was published. Genealogists and historians can trace the industrial mill villages along the Blackstone River, including Whitinsville, Manchaug, and Millville.
    7 unique versions available

  2. 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

  3. 1919 Map of Blackstone
    1919 Map of Blackstone
    1919 Blackstone
    1919 Print · USGS
    The Blackstone Valley at the end of the Great War was a dense network of industrial villages and crucial rail junctions. Genealogists and historians can trace the family-named landmarks of the era, from Saundersville and Linwood to the heights of Dorothy Hill.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1934 Map of Worcester
    1934 Map of Worcester
    1934 Worcester
    1934 Print · USGS
    Mid-depression Worcester and Holden emerge as a dense network of industrial ponds, institutions, and rail lines. Genealogists can trace family connections through the Grove Cem, numerous local schools like Chaffin Sch, and the neighborhoods around Union Sta.

  5. 1939 Map of Worcester North
    1939 Map of Worcester North
    1939 Worcester North
    1939 Print · USGS
    The Worcester hills and reservoirs appear in detail during the late 1930s, documenting a landscape of expanding educational institutions and civic infrastructure. Genealogists and historians can trace Assumption College, Grove Cem, and the old City Farm near Morningdale.
    5 unique versions available

  6. 1943 Map of Shrewsbury
    1943 Map of Shrewsbury
    1943 Shrewsbury
    1943 Print · USGS
    Shrewsbury and Northboro are depicted in the early 1940s during a period of significant institutional and transit growth in Worcester County. Genealogists and historians can locate legacy sites like the Grafton State Hospital, Pine Grove Cem, and the Boston and Maine RR lines.
    3 unique versions available

  7. 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.

  8. 1944 Map of Grafton
    1944 Map of Grafton
    1944 Grafton
    1944 Print · USGS
    Worcester County is documented here during the mid-1940s, showing a landscape defined by industrial river towns and sprawling institutional grounds. Researchers can trace the heritage of Fisherville, Farnumsville, and Northbridge or locate local landmarks like the Harback Sch and St Johns Cem.
    5 unique versions available

  9. 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

  10. 1948 Map of Worcester North, 1958 Print
    1948 Map of Worcester North, 1958 Print
    1948 Worcester North
    1958 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Worcester and Holden are shown during a period of significant institutional expansion. Researchers can trace the development of Assumption College, locate the Rural Cem, and follow the path of the Boston and Maine Railroad.

  11. 1953 Map of Shrewsbury, 1954 Print
    1953 Map of Shrewsbury, 1954 Print
    1953 Shrewsbury
    1954 Print · USGS
    Worcester County during the mid-fifties shows a landscape of growing towns and significant public institutions between the Wachusett Reservoir and Northboro. Genealogists and researchers can locate the Grafton State Hospital, Pine Grove Cem, and the Lyman State Sch.
    3 unique versions available

  12. 1953 Map of Grafton, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Grafton, 1955 Print
    1953 Grafton
    1955 Print · USGS
    The Blackstone River valley comes alive in the 1950s, showing a landscape of mill villages and established townships. Genealogists can trace family names through Riverside Cem, St Johns Ch, and the grounds of Grafton State Hospital.
    4 unique versions available

  13. 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

  14. 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

  15. 1960 Map of Worcester North, 1962 Print
    1960 Map of Worcester North, 1962 Print
    1960 Worcester North
    1962 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Worcester and Holden appear here as a landscape of dense neighborhoods, academic institutions, and growing infrastructure. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations near the Rural Cemetery or locate old industrial nodes like Canada Mills and Chaffinville.
    2 unique versions available

  16. 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

  17. 1969 Map of Grafton, 1971 Print
    1969 Map of Grafton, 1971 Print
    1969 Grafton
    1971 Print · USGS
    The Blackstone River valley during the late sixties shows a landscape of industrial mill villages and expanding transit corridors. Trace family history through numerous landmarks like St Phillips Cem, the Grafton State Hospital, or the many family-named hills like Brigham Hill.
    2 unique versions available

  18. 1969 Map of Shrewsbury, 1972 Print
    1969 Map of Shrewsbury, 1972 Print
    1969 Shrewsbury
    1972 Print · USGS
    Shrewsbury and Northborough appear here in the late sixties as the suburban landscape began to integrate with major highway interchanges. Genealogists and local historians can locate institutional landmarks like the Grafton State Hospital, Hillcrest Cem, and the Masonic Nursing Home.
    4 unique versions available

  19. 1974 Map of Worcester North, 1976 Print
    1974 Map of Worcester North, 1976 Print
    1974 Worcester North
    1976 Print · USGS
    Worcester and its northern suburbs are shown in high detail during the mid-seventies as the city’s industrial and institutional footprint reached its peak. Genealogists and local historians can trace family roots through the Rural Cemetery, historic settlements like Canada Mills, and landmarks such as Worcester Academy.
    2 unique versions available

  20. 1975 Map of Shrewsbury, 1981 Print
    1975 Map of Shrewsbury, 1981 Print
    1975 Shrewsbury
    1981 Print · USGS
    Central Massachusetts suburbs undergo visible post-war transformation in the mid-seventies as seen through this detailed aerial survey. Trace the residential growth near Shrewsbury and Northborough or locate early development around Lake Quinsigamond.

  21. 1975 Map of Worcester North, 1981 Print
    1975 Map of Worcester North, 1981 Print
    1975 Worcester North
    1981 Print · USGS
    Worcester and its northern reaches are seen here in the mid-1970s during a period of significant suburban growth. Researchers can trace the development of neighborhoods like Chaffinville and Fairlawn alongside the shores of Lake Quinsigamond.

  22. 1975 Map of Grafton, 1981 Print
    1975 Map of Grafton, 1981 Print
    1975 Grafton
    1981 Print · USGS
    The Blackstone Valley and its mill villages are seen here in the mid-seventies through detailed aerial photography. Researchers can trace the development of historic centers like Fisherville and Wilkinsonville along the Blackstone River.

  23. 1982 Map of Milford, 1984 Print
    1982 Map of Milford, 1984 Print
    1982 Milford
    1984 Print · USGS
    Central Massachusetts in the early eighties reveals a landscape of industrial river towns and sprawling state forests. Genealogists and historians can trace the mill villages along the Blackstone River or locate old burial grounds like Indian Cem and Riverdale Cem.

  24. 1983 Map of Marlborough, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Marlborough, 1984 Print
    1983 Marlborough
    1984 Print · USGS
    The boroughs of Central Massachusetts are shown during a period of significant suburban growth in the early eighties. Genealogists and local historians can locate family plots in Mountain View Cemetery or trace the development around Marlborough Junction and the Westborough State Hospital.
    3 unique versions available

  25. 1983 Map of Worcester North, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Worcester North, 1984 Print
    1983 Worcester North
    1984 Print · USGS
    North Worcester and its neighboring hill towns are shown in the early eighties as the region's academic and medical campuses expanded. Genealogists and local historians can trace the grounds of Assumption College, the Rural Cemetery, and the Rutland Heights Hospital.
    2 unique versions available

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