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

Explore 40 historic maps of Worcester 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 Worcester'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 Worcester's history through authentic maps from the 1900s. This is your window into the past.

Worcester, 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
  4. 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
  7. 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
  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. 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.
  16. 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.
  19. 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.
  22. 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
  25. 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
  28. 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
  31. 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
  34. 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.
  37. 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
  40. 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
  43. 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
  46. 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.
  49. 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
  52. 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
  55. 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
  58. 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
  61. 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
  64. 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
  67. 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
  70. 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
  73. 1965 Map of Paxton, 1968 Print
    1965 Map of Paxton, 1968 Print
    1965 Paxton
    1968 Print · USGS
    Mid-century central Massachusetts reveals a landscape of industrial hamlets and vital waterworks as the region supported the growth of neighboring Worcester. Trace the historic layouts of Upper Wire Village, find the Quaker Cem, or locate the VA Hospital and Anna Maria College.
    2 unique versions available
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