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

1. 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.

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4. 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.

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7. 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.

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10. 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.

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13. 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.

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16. 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.

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19. 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.

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22. 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.

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25. 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.

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28. 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.

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31. 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.

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34. 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.

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37. 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.

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40. 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.

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43. 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.

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