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1950s Maps of Worcester, Massachusetts

Explore 5 historic maps of Worcester 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 Worcester'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.
  • Research with precision: Use these maps for genealogy, historical research, land use analysis, or educational projects.
  • View, download, or print: Maps are fully viewable online in high resolution, and can be downloaded or printed for your own records.

Start exploring Worcester's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.

Worcester, 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. 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
  7. 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
  10. 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
  13. 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
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