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1780 Raynal and Bonne Map of New England and the Maritime Provinces - Geographicus - Canada-bonne-1780

1780 Raynal and Bonne Map of New England and the Maritime Provinces - ...

A fine example of Rigobert Bonne and Guilleme Raynal’s 1780 map of the Northeast United States and Eastern Canada. This highly detailed map covers the eastern coast of the United States from a portion of New J... More

1887 Pocket Map Version of the U.S. Geological Survey Map of Gloucester and Rockport, Massachusetts - Geographicus - Gloucester-usgs-1887

1887 Pocket Map Version of the U.S. Geological Survey Map of Glouceste...

This is a rare example of the c. 1887 U.S. Geological Survey map of Cape Ann. Extends eastward from Manchester and Essex to include Gloucester, Rockport, Lanesville and Annisquam. Offers copious topographical... More

1887 Pocket Map Version of the U.S. Geological Survey Map of western Nantucket, Massachusetts - Geographicus - Muskeget-usgs-1887

1887 Pocket Map Version of the U.S. Geological Survey Map of western N...

This is a rare example of the c. 1887 U.S. Geological Survey map of the Muskeget Channel. Extends eastward from Marthas Vineyard to include Muskeget Island, Tuckernuck Island, and the eastern parts of Nantucke... More

1889 Ewer Map of Nantucket, Massachusetts - Geographicus - Nantucket-ewer-1889

1889 Ewer Map of Nantucket, Massachusetts - Geographicus - Nantucket-e...

This attractive map is a reduced version of Reverend F. C. Ewers important map of Nantucket. This variant was issued by the Old Colony Rail line in various formats from roughly 1869 to 1889. Covers the island... More

Barre, Massachusetts. LOC 81690186 - Public domain map

Barre, Massachusetts. LOC 81690186 - Public domain map

Bird's-eye-view. LC Panoramic maps (2nd ed.), 271.3 Available also through the Library of Congress Web site as a raster image. "O.H. Bailey & Co., lith. & pub., Boston." Includes views of Barre Plains, Crossley... More

Barre, Massachusetts. LOC 81690186 - Public domain map

Barre, Massachusetts. LOC 81690186 - Public domain map

Bird's-eye-view. LC Panoramic maps (2nd ed.), 271.3 Available also through the Library of Congress Web site as a raster image. "O.H. Bailey & Co., lith. & pub., Boston." Includes views of Barre Plains, Crossley... More

Haverhill, Massachusetts. LOC 75694577

Haverhill, Massachusetts. LOC 75694577

Perspective map not drawn to scale. Bird's-eye-view. LC Panoramic maps (2nd ed.), 296 Available also through the Library of Congress Web site as a raster image. Includes illus. and index to points of interest. AACR2

Haverhill, Massachusetts. LOC 75694577

Haverhill, Massachusetts. LOC 75694577

Perspective map not drawn to scale. Bird's-eye-view. LC Panoramic maps (2nd ed.), 296 Available also through the Library of Congress Web site as a raster image. Includes illus. and index to points of interest. AACR2

Hebronville, Massachusetts. LOC 90685120, engraving, Library of Congress

Hebronville, Massachusetts. LOC 90685120, engraving, Library of Congre...

Bird's-eye view. Available also through the Library of Congress Web site as a raster image. Includes ill. and index to points of interest. PM3

Hebronville, Massachusetts. LOC 90685120, engraving, Library of Congress

Hebronville, Massachusetts. LOC 90685120, engraving, Library of Congre...

Bird's-eye view. Available also through the Library of Congress Web site as a raster image. Includes ill. and index to points of interest. PM3

Holbrook, Massachusetts, 1892 - incorporated Feb. 29, 1872. LOC 2008624339

Holbrook, Massachusetts, 1892 - incorporated Feb. 29, 1872. LOC 200862...

Bird's-eye view. Relief shown pictorially. Available also through the Library of Congress Web site as a raster image. Includes index to points of interest and 17 col. ill. of buildings. Copy imperfect: Stained,... More

Holbrook, Massachusetts, 1892 - incorporated Feb. 29, 1872. LOC 2008624339

Holbrook, Massachusetts, 1892 - incorporated Feb. 29, 1872. LOC 200862...

Bird's-eye view. Relief shown pictorially. Available also through the Library of Congress Web site as a raster image. Includes index to points of interest and 17 col. ill. of buildings. Copy imperfect: Stained,... More

Hopkinton, Mass. LOC 93683274 - Public domain old map

Hopkinton, Mass. LOC 93683274 - Public domain old map

Bird's-eye view. Available also through the Library of Congress Web site as a raster image. Includes index to points of interest and ill. LC copy imperfect: Brittle, stained, having tears along edges, and missi... More

Hopkinton, Mass. LOC 93683274 - Public domain old map

Hopkinton, Mass. LOC 93683274 - Public domain old map

Bird's-eye view. Available also through the Library of Congress Web site as a raster image. Includes index to points of interest and ill. LC copy imperfect: Brittle, stained, having tears along edges, and missi... More

Lands End, Rockport, Massachusetts. LOC 2007626395

Lands End, Rockport, Massachusetts. LOC 2007626395

Bird's-eye view. Partial cadastral map showing lots and lot numbers. Relief shown pictorially. In lower left margin: House lots for sale, Meredith & Grew, 15 Congress St., Boston, Mass. In lower right margin: T... More

Lands End, Rockport, Massachusetts. LOC 2007626395

Lands End, Rockport, Massachusetts. LOC 2007626395

Bird's-eye view. Partial cadastral map showing lots and lot numbers. Relief shown pictorially. In lower left margin: House lots for sale, Meredith & Grew, 15 Congress St., Boston, Mass. In lower right margin: T... More

Manchaug, Massachusetts LOC 79695470

Manchaug, Massachusetts LOC 79695470

Perspective map not drawn to scale. Photocopy. Bird's-eye-view. LC Panoramic maps (2nd ed.), 307.1 Available also through the Library of Congress Web site as a raster image. Includes index to points of interest... More

Manchaug, Massachusetts LOC 79695470

Manchaug, Massachusetts LOC 79695470

Perspective map not drawn to scale. Photocopy. Bird's-eye-view. LC Panoramic maps (2nd ed.), 307.1 Available also through the Library of Congress Web site as a raster image. Includes index to points of interest... More

Medford, Massachusetts - 1880. LOC 93683273

Medford, Massachusetts - 1880. LOC 93683273

Bird's-eye view. In lower right margin: C.H. Brainard, agent. Available also through the Library of Congress Web site as a raster image. Includes index to points of interest. LC copy imperfect: Brittle and stai... More

Medford, Massachusetts - 1880. LOC 93683273

Medford, Massachusetts - 1880. LOC 93683273

Bird's-eye view. In lower right margin: C.H. Brainard, agent. Available also through the Library of Congress Web site as a raster image. Includes index to points of interest. LC copy imperfect: Brittle and stai... More

Middleborough, Massachusetts. LOC 95683334

Middleborough, Massachusetts. LOC 95683334

Bird's-eye view. Available also through the Library of Congress Web site as a raster image. Includes index to points of interest and col. ill. LC copy imperfect: Brittle, stained, and torn along edges. PM3 Acqu... More

Middleborough, Massachusetts. LOC 95683334

Middleborough, Massachusetts. LOC 95683334

Bird's-eye view. Available also through the Library of Congress Web site as a raster image. Includes index to points of interest and col. ill. LC copy imperfect: Brittle, stained, and torn along edges. PM3 Acqu... More

Newton Centre, Massachusetts 1897. LOC 74693148

Newton Centre, Massachusetts 1897. LOC 74693148

Perspective map not drawn to scale. Bird's-eye view. LC Panoramic maps (2nd ed.), 312.4 Available also through the Library of Congress Web site as a raster image. Includes illus. AACR2

Newton Centre, Massachusetts 1897. LOC 74693148

Newton Centre, Massachusetts 1897. LOC 74693148

Perspective map not drawn to scale. Bird's-eye view. LC Panoramic maps (2nd ed.), 312.4 Available also through the Library of Congress Web site as a raster image. Includes illus. AACR2

Norton, Massachusetts 1891. LOC 74693247

Norton, Massachusetts 1891. LOC 74693247

Perspective map not drawn to scale. Hand colored. Bird's-eye-view. LC Panoramic maps (2nd ed.), 316.1 Available also through the Library of Congress Web site as a raster image. Includes illus. and index to poin... More

Norton, Massachusetts 1891. LOC 74693247

Norton, Massachusetts 1891. LOC 74693247

Perspective map not drawn to scale. Hand colored. Bird's-eye-view. LC Panoramic maps (2nd ed.), 316.1 Available also through the Library of Congress Web site as a raster image. Includes illus. and index to poin... More

Plat & environs of Lagoon Heights, Cottage City, Massachusetts. - showing property owned by the Lagoon Heights Land Co., 53 State St., 610 Exchange B'd'g., Boston, Massachusetts. LOC 2011589046

Plat & environs of Lagoon Heights, Cottage City, Massachusetts. - show...

Bird's-eye view. Partial cadastral map showing lots and lot numbers. Relief shown pictorially. Accompanied by text: Lagoon Heights, Cottage City, on that beautiful isle of the sea, Martha's Vineyard, the Arcadi... More

Plat & environs of Lagoon Heights, Cottage City, Massachusetts. - showing property owned by the Lagoon Heights Land Co., 53 State St., 610 Exchange B'd'g., Boston, Massachusetts. LOC 2011589046

Plat & environs of Lagoon Heights, Cottage City, Massachusetts. - show...

Bird's-eye view. Partial cadastral map showing lots and lot numbers. Relief shown pictorially. Accompanied by text: Lagoon Heights, Cottage City, on that beautiful isle of the sea, Martha's Vineyard, the Arcadi... More

View of Watertown, Mass., 1879. LOC 2003620064

View of Watertown, Mass., 1879. LOC 2003620064

Bird's-eye view. Includes index to points of interest and ancillary views of "Residence of Leonard Whitney" and "Hollingsworth & Whitney." Imperfect: Brittle, stained, and torn along edges. Available also throu... More

Webster, Massachusetts 1892. LOC 74693245

Webster, Massachusetts 1892. LOC 74693245

Perspective map not drawn to scale. Hand colored. Bird's-eye-view. LC Panoramic maps (2nd ed.), 327.1 Available also through the Library of Congress Web site as a raster image. Includes illus., index to points ... More

Webster, Massachusetts 1892. LOC 74693245

Webster, Massachusetts 1892. LOC 74693245

Perspective map not drawn to scale. Hand colored. Bird's-eye-view. LC Panoramic maps (2nd ed.), 327.1 Available also through the Library of Congress Web site as a raster image. Includes illus., index to points ... More

West Medway, Massachusetts. LOC 82690621

West Medway, Massachusetts. LOC 82690621

Bird's-eye-view. LC Panoramic maps (2nd ed.), 328.1 Available also through the Library of Congress Web site as a raster image. Includes index to points of interest and col. ill.

Rigobert-Bonne-Atlas-de-toutes-les-parties-connues-du-globe-terrestre MG 0029

Rigobert-Bonne-Atlas-de-toutes-les-parties-connues-du-globe-terrestre ...

Français : ..English: Historical map of New England, New York, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Delaware, New Jersey, Maryland.Nederlands: ..

Chart of Plymouth Bay (10295678726) - Public domain map

Chart of Plymouth Bay (10295678726) - Public domain map

Zoom into http://maps.bpl.org/id/12293 at http://maps.bpl.org. Author: Des Barres, Joseph F.W. Publisher: Des Barres, Joseph F.W. Date: 1781 Location: Atlantic Coast (Mass.), Plymouth Bay (Mass.) Dimensions: 6... More

Railway and highway map of the famous Berkshire Hills region, showing also villages and points of interest from official records and other information (26333661003)

Railway and highway map of the famous Berkshire Hills region, showing ...

Zoom into http://maps.bpl.org/id/10681 at http://maps.bpl.org. Author: Watson, Walter Publisher: Berkshire Life Insurance Co. Date: 1883 Location: Berkshire Hills (Mass.) Dimensions: 75.0 x 55.0 cm. Scale: [1:... More

Greys Raid - Public domain vintage map

Greys Raid - Public domain vintage map

A 1778 map annotated with the route of a raiding expedition against Massachusetts coastal communities in September 1778. The expedition was under the command of British General Charles Grey. Points of note: ... More

FMIB 40207 Woods Hole Harbor and Vicinity (Based on U S Coast and Geodetic Survey chart no348)

FMIB 40207 Woods Hole Harbor and Vicinity (Based on U S Coast and Geod...

Woods Hole Harbor and Vicinity. (Based on U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey chart no.348) Subject: Woods Hole Harbor (Massachusetts)--Maps, Woods Hole (Massachusetts)--Maps Geographic Subject: United States--Mas... More

FMIB 42300 Showing localities at which the oyster, Ostrea virginica, or its shells, were taken This is a good example of a spurious

FMIB 42300 Showing localities at which the oyster, Ostrea virginica, o...

Showing localities at which the oyster, Ostrea virginica, or its shells, were taken. This is a good example of a spurious distribution pattern, since the shells in the main channel of Vineyard Sound were doubt... More

FMIB 43753 Map of the Massachusetts coast, showing the distribution of the shallow-water scallop (Pecten irradians) The scalloping grounds

FMIB 43753 Map of the Massachusetts coast, showing the distribution of...

Map of the Massachusetts coast, showing the distribution of the shallow-water scallop (Pecten irradians). The scalloping grounds are indicated by the black areas Subject: Scallops--Geographical distribution--M... More

Mitchell Map-excerpt01 - Public domain vintage map

Mitchell Map-excerpt01 - Public domain vintage map

A part of the Mitchell Map - A map of the British and French dominions in North America,...; 1757. Excerpt showing part of New England, centered on Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island.

Collier's 1921 Massachusetts

Collier's 1921 Massachusetts

Map of Massachusetts

Boston Cape Ann 1775 - Public domain vintage map

Boston Cape Ann 1775 - Public domain vintage map

This is a detail from the source map, which bears this caption: A map of 100 miles round Boston. This detail is cropped to show only Boston Harbor and Cape Ann.

Provincetown before after railroad - Public domain map

Provincetown before after railroad - Public domain map

Town of Provincetown, before and after the railroad. Most notably, there were no roads in/out of town until the US government artificially sealed off the Eastern Harbor. This was done so as to prevent storm wa... More

Whydah-map - Public domain vintage map

Whydah-map - Public domain vintage map

The location of the pirate ship Whydah Gally, captained by the famous "Black Sam" Bellamy, which wrecked off the coast of in Cape Cod on April 26, 1717, killing Bellamy and all but 2 of his 145 men, and taking ... More

Champlain Nauset Harbor - Public domain vintage map

Champlain Nauset Harbor - Public domain vintage map

Historic map of Nauset harbour on Cape Cod. Public domain scan of a map, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

John Smith 1616 New England map - Public domain old map

John Smith 1616 New England map - Public domain old map

John Smith was the first Englishman to make usable maps of the Maine Coast. This map also has a good portrait of the explorer. Much of his mapping was based on descriptive information from the inhabitants of ... More

Shays Rebellion Map By Ezra Stiles - Public domain old map

Shays Rebellion Map By Ezra Stiles - Public domain old map

Hand-drawn map showing some of the force movements in w:Shays' Rebellion. Made by Yale College President Ezra Stiles from news reports of the rebellion's events.

Occasional papers of the Boston Society of Natural History BHL36198889

Occasional papers of the Boston Society of Natural History BHL36198889

Occasional papers of the Boston Society of Natural History.

1891 (circa) Map showing drives from the Walker-Gordon Laboratory, 203 Claredon St., Boston, to the Laboratory Farm in Wellesley, Massachusetts, by Geo. H. Walker & Co, from the Digital Commonwealth - commonwealth wd376694j

1891 (circa) Map showing drives from the Walker-Gordon Laboratory, 203...

1891 (circa) Map showing drives from the Walker-Gordon Laboratory, 203 Claredon St., Boston, to the Laboratory Farm in Wellesley, Massachusetts, by Geo. H. Walker & Co, from the Digital Commonwealth - commonwe... More

Boston Bay Nautical Chart 1776 - Public domain map engraving

Boston Bay Nautical Chart 1776 - Public domain map engraving

Boston Bay Nautical Chart 1776. Relief shown by hachures. Depths shown by soundings. Appears in the author's Atlantic Neptune. Plate number "10" engraved in a small oval in the upper right

Hampshire and Hampden Canal map, 1831 - Anthony Finley

Hampshire and Hampden Canal map, 1831 - Anthony Finley

Map of Massachusetts, USA, and portions of neighboring states, with highlighting added for the Hampshire and Hampden Canal.

A biological survey of the waters of Woods Hole and vicinity (1913) (16562029747)

A biological survey of the waters of Woods Hole and vicinity (1913) (1...

Title: (A biological survey of the waters of Woods Hole and vicinity Identifier: abiologicalsurve11unit (find matches) Year: 1913 (1910s) Authors: United States. Bureau of Fisheries; Sumner, Francis Bertody, ... More

A biological survey of the waters of Woods Hole and vicinity (1913) (16581726338)

A biological survey of the waters of Woods Hole and vicinity (1913) (1...

Title: (A biological survey of the waters of Woods Hole and vicinity Identifier: abiologicalsurve11unit (find matches) Year: 1913 (1910s) Authors: United States. Bureau of Fisheries; Sumner, Francis Bertody, ... More

A biological survey of the waters of Woods Hole and vicinity (1913) (16149367533)

A biological survey of the waters of Woods Hole and vicinity (1913) (1...

Title: (A biological survey of the waters of Woods Hole and vicinity Identifier: abiologicalsurve11unit (find matches) Year: 1913 (1910s) Authors: United States. Bureau of Fisheries; Sumner, Francis Bertody, ... More

A biological survey of the waters of Woods Hole and vicinity (1913) (16581920790)

A biological survey of the waters of Woods Hole and vicinity (1913) (1...

Title: (A biological survey of the waters of Woods Hole and vicinity Identifier: abiologicalsurve01sumn (find matches) Year: 1913 (1910s) Authors: Sumner, Francis Bertody, 1874-; Osburn, Raymond C. (Raymond C... More

A guide-book to Norumbega and Vineland (1893) (14591682470)

A guide-book to Norumbega and Vineland (1893) (14591682470)

Identifier: guidebooktonorum00shep (find matches) Title: A guide-book to Norumbega and Vineland Year: 1893 (1890s) Authors: Shepard, Elizabeth G Subjects: Publisher: Boston, Damrell & Upham Contributing Li... More

A Sketch of Lebanon Springs - its attractions as a summer resort - a visit to the Shakers - history of the town - Columbia Hall - railroad guide, &c (1872) (14735402636)

A Sketch of Lebanon Springs - its attractions as a summer resort - a v...

Identifier: sketchoflebanons03gale (find matches) Title: A Sketch of Lebanon Springs : its attractions as a summer resort : a visit to the Shakers : history of the town : Columbia Hall : railroad guide, &c Ye... More

Abbe-Abbey genealogy, in memory of John Abbe and his descendants (1916) (14598382179)

Abbe-Abbey genealogy, in memory of John Abbe and his descendants (1916...

Identifier: abbeabbeygenealo00abbe (find matches) Title: Abbe-Abbey genealogy, in memory of John Abbe and his descendants Year: 1916 (1910s) Authors: Abbe, Cleveland, 1838-1916 Nichols, Mary Josephine Genung... More

Air, water, and food from a sanitary standpoint (1900) (14785839013)

Air, water, and food from a sanitary standpoint (1900) (14785839013)

Identifier: airwaterfoodf00rich (find matches) Title: Air, water, and food from a sanitary standpoint Year: 1900 (1900s) Authors: Richards, Ellen H. (Ellen Henrietta), 1842-1911 Woodman, A. G. (Alpheus Grant... More

Annual report of the Massachusetts Highway Commission (1897) (14776483633)

Annual report of the Massachusetts Highway Commission (1897) (14776483...

Identifier: annualreportofma1897mass (find matches) Title: Annual report of the Massachusetts Highway Commission Year: 1893 (1890s) Authors: Massachusetts. Highway Commission Subjects: Roads Highway law Aut... More

Annual report of the Massachusetts Highway Commission (1898) (14775848473)

Annual report of the Massachusetts Highway Commission (1898) (14775848...

Identifier: annualreportofma1898mass (find matches) Title: Annual report of the Massachusetts Highway Commission Year: 1893 (1890s) Authors: Massachusetts. Highway Commission Subjects: Roads Highway law Aut... More

Annual report of the Massachusetts Highway Commission (1912) (14753576701)

Annual report of the Massachusetts Highway Commission (1912) (14753576...

Identifier: annualreportofma1912mass (find matches) Title: Annual report of the Massachusetts Highway Commission Year: 1893 (1890s) Authors: Massachusetts. Highway Commission Subjects: Roads Highway law Aut... More

Annual report of the Massachusetts Highway Commission (1906) (14755930682)

Annual report of the Massachusetts Highway Commission (1906) (14755930...

Identifier: annualreportofma1906mass (find matches) Title: Annual report of the Massachusetts Highway Commission Year: 1893 (1890s) Authors: Massachusetts. Highway Commission Subjects: Roads Highway law Aut... More

Annual report of the Massachusetts Highway Commission (1909) (14569172290)

Annual report of the Massachusetts Highway Commission (1909) (14569172...

Identifier: annualreportofma1909mass (find matches) Title: Annual report of the Massachusetts Highway Commission Year: 1893 (1890s) Authors: Massachusetts. Highway Commission Subjects: Roads Highway law Aut... More

Annual report of the Massachusetts Highway Commission (1909) (14753507034)

Annual report of the Massachusetts Highway Commission (1909) (14753507...

Identifier: annualreportofma1909mass (find matches) Title: Annual report of the Massachusetts Highway Commission Year: 1893 (1890s) Authors: Massachusetts. Highway Commission Subjects: Roads Highway law Aut... More

Annual report of the Secretary of the Board of Agriculture (1912) (19367457855)

Annual report of the Secretary of the Board of Agriculture (1912) (193...

Title: Annual report of the Secretary of the Board of Agriculture Identifier: annualreportofse6012mass Year: 1854 (1850s) Authors: Massachusetts. State Board of Agriculture Subjects: Agriculture Publisher: Bos... More

Annual report of the Secretary of the Board of Agriculture" (1854-1915) (18745039264)

Annual report of the Secretary of the Board of Agriculture" (1854-1915...

Title: Annual report of the Secretary of the Board of Agriculture Identifier: annualreportofse6214mass Year: 1854-1915 (1850s) Authors: Massachusetts. State Board of Agriculture Subjects: Agriculture Publisher... More

Bulletin - Massachusetts Agricultural Experiment Station (1907) (19820638893)

Bulletin - Massachusetts Agricultural Experiment Station (1907) (19820...

Title: Bulletin - Massachusetts Agricultural Experiment Station Identifier: bulletinmassachu15670mass (find matches) Year: 1907 (1900s) Authors: Massachusetts Agricultural Experiment Station Subjects: Agricul... More

The American Museum journal (c1900-(1918)) (18162138361)

The American Museum journal (c1900-(1918)) (18162138361)

Title: The American Museum journal Identifier: americanmuseumjo16amer (find matches) Year: c1900-(1918) (c190s) Authors: American Museum of Natural History Subjects: Natural history Publisher: New York : Amer... More

The May-flower and her log, July 15, 1620-May 6, 1621 - chiefly from original sources (1901) (14760771454)

The May-flower and her log, July 15, 1620-May 6, 1621 - chiefly from o...

Identifier: mayflowerherlogj00ames (find matches) Title: The May-flower and her log, July 15, 1620-May 6, 1621 : chiefly from original sources Year: 1901 (1900s) Authors: Ames, Azel, 1845-1908. 4n Subjects: ... More

The street railway review (1891) (14574636337)

The street railway review (1891) (14574636337)

Identifier: streetrailwayrev11amer (find matches) Title: The street railway review Year: 1891 (1890s) Authors: American Street Railway Association Street Railway Accountants' Association of America American ... More

Boston Bay RMG K0732 - Public domain map engraving

Boston Bay RMG K0732 - Public domain map engraving

[Boston Bay]Two sheets. Engraved. Scale: ca. 1:50 000 (bar). Cartographic Note: Variation shown 7 degrees 40 W. Scales in statute and nautical miles. Additional Places: Massachusetts. Plate same as 94D. Other... More