Old Maps of MacDowell Colony, Peterborough for Academic Research

Study the evolution of MacDowell Colony with 12 high-resolution historic maps. Whether you're teaching, researching, or modeling changes in land use, these maps provide essential visual documentation of urban, environmental, and geographic change.

  • Analyze long-term change: Track patterns in development, transportation, and natural features.
  • Ideal for environmental or urban studies: Support academic projects with primary historical map data.
  • Use in the classroom or lab: Educators and researchers rely on these maps to bring historical context to life.

These maps are a powerful tool for teaching, research, and visualizing how MacDowell Colony has changed over the decades.


MacDowell Colony, Peterborough maps

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  1. 1900 Map of Peterboro
    1900 Map of Peterboro
    1900 Peterboro
    1900 Print · USGS
    Hillsborough County villages and mountain ranges come into sharp focus during the late Victorian era as rail lines expanded through the valley. Researchers can trace the Boston and Maine RR corridors and locate family landmarks from Peterboro to New Ipswich and Lithia Spring.
    9 unique versions available

  2. 1943 Map of Fitchburg
    1943 Map of Fitchburg
    1943 Fitchburg
    1943 Print · USGS
    Southern New Hampshire and northern Massachusetts are captured during the war years, showing a landscape of river-powered mill towns and mountain trails. You can trace family roots in Peterboro, locate the historic Groton School, or study the rail lines of the Boston & Maine RR.

  3. 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

  4. 1953 Map of Peterborough, 1956 Print
    1953 Map of Peterborough, 1956 Print
    1953 Peterborough
    1956 Print · USGS
    Hillsborough County in the mid-fifties is captured here as a region of mill towns and mountain trails during a period of steady growth. Researchers can locate family landmarks like the Edward MacDowell Grave, trace the Boston and Maine Railroad, or find old school sites like Appleton Academy.
    3 unique versions available

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. 1984 Map of Lowell
    1984 Map of Lowell
    1984 Lowell
    1984 Print · USGS
    The Merrimack Valley industrial corridor is captured here in the mid-eighties, showing the interconnected growth of Lowell, Nashua, and Lawrence. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the Boston and Maine railroad or locate institutional landmarks like Merrimack College and the Fort Devens Military Reservation.

  9. 1987 Map of Peterborough North
    1987 Map of Peterborough North
    1987 Peterborough North
    1987 Print · USGS
    Hillsborough County's mill towns and artist retreats are documented in this late-century survey of the Contoocook Valley. Genealogists and researchers can trace the roads through North Village, find the MacDowell Colony, and locate landmarks like St Joseph Minor Seminary.

  10. 1988 Map of Lowell
    1988 Map of Lowell
    1988 Lowell
    1988 Print · USGS
    The industrial corridor of the Merrimack Valley is captured in the late eighties as it transitioned into a modern technological and residential hub. Genealogists and researchers can trace the urban layouts of Lowell and Nashua alongside landmarks like Massabesic Lake and Miller State Park.
    2 unique versions available

  11. 1997 Map of Peterborough North, 1998 Print
    1997 Map of Peterborough North, 1998 Print
    1997 Peterborough North
    1998 Print · USGS
    Hillsborough County in the late nineties is a landscape of artist colonies and river-powered hamlets centered on the Contoccook River. Researchers can locate family landmarks such as the St Joseph Minor Seminary Cem or explore the grounds of the historic MacDowell Colony.

  12. 2024 Map of Peterborough North, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Peterborough North, 2024 Print
    2024 Peterborough North
    2024 Print · USGS
    Southern New Hampshire's river valleys are seen here in recent years, showing the intersection of historic town centers and protected lands. Trace old family plots at Hillside Cem, explore the legendary MacDowell Colony, and follow the Inactive Rail Trl as it winds past Powder Mill Pond.

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