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1950s Maps of Spencer, Massachusetts

Explore 9 historic maps of Spencer from the 1950s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1950s — 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 Spencer's landscape evolved across the 1950s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

  • Focus on a specific era: All maps on this page are from the 1950s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
  • See what’s changed: Compare century-old streets, trails, and buildings to today's modern landscape using overlays and satellite layers.
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Start exploring Spencer's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.

Spencer, MA maps

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  1. 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
  4. 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
  7. 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
  10. 1954 Map of East Brookfield, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of East Brookfield, 1955 Print
    1954 East Brookfield
    1955 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Worcester County comes alive in this survey of the river valleys and rail corridors west of Spencer. Local historians can trace the paths of the New York Central Railroad past Quaboag Pond and locate landmarks like Union Chapel or the Podunk Cem.
    3 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
  16. 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
  19. 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.
  22. 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
  25. 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.
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