1900s (20th Century) Maps of Main South, Worcester

Explore 23 historic maps of Main South 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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Main South, Worcester 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

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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

  6. 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

  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. 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

  9. 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

  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. 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

  12. 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

  13. 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

  14. 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

  15. 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

  16. 1973 Map of Worcester South, 1976 Print
    1973 Map of Worcester South, 1976 Print
    1973 Worcester South
    1976 Print · USGS
    Southern Worcester and Auburn are seen here in the early seventies as suburban growth meets long-standing industrial and academic centers. Researchers can trace family sites at Hope Cemetery, locate the Drive-in Theater, or study the Penn Central rail corridor.
    2 unique versions available

  17. 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

  18. 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.

  19. 1975 Map of Worcester South, 1981 Print
    1975 Map of Worcester South, 1981 Print
    1975 Worcester South
    1981 Print · USGS
    Central Massachusetts undergoes significant suburban growth in the 1970s as highway networks expand across the Blackstone Valley. Researchers can trace land use and development patterns near Auburn, Bramanville, and the Blackstone River.

  20. 1983 Map of Worcester South, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Worcester South, 1984 Print
    1983 Worcester South
    1984 Print · USGS
    The Worcester hills and southern suburbs are captured here in the early 1980s as the regional highway network matured. Researchers can trace historic family burial sites at Hope Cemetery and St Josephs Cem or locate institutional landmarks like Clark University.
    2 unique versions available

  21. 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

  22. 1985 Map of Boston, 1986 Print
    1985 Map of Boston, 1986 Print
    1985 Boston
    1986 Print · USGS
    The Massachusetts urban core and its expanding suburbs are captured in the mid-eighties, showing the reach of the Mass Turnpike and Route 128. Genealogists and historians can trace the evolution of towns from Lexington to Waltham, locating landmarks like Harvard University and Minute Man National Historical Park.

  23. 1989 Map of Boston
    1989 Map of Boston
    1989 Boston
    1989 Print · USGS
    Greater Boston and the central Massachusetts corridor appear here in the late eighties as suburban growth reshaped the region. Genealogists and historians can trace the transit networks between Boston, Worcester, and Quincy, while locating landmarks like Bunker Hill Monument and Wachusett Reservoir.
    2 unique versions available

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