MassachusettsHISTORY EXPLORERS GRADES 3–8
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Quick glossary
evidence
Information from a source that helps us test a claim.
source
A document, object, image, or account we can examine.
inference
An explanation based on clues; it still needs checking.
migration
Moving from one place to another to live.
immigrant
A person who moves to another country to live.
estimate
An approximate amount, based on available information.
oral history
A recorded interview about someone’s memories and experiences.
community
People connected by a place, relationships, or shared activities.
ancestry
Family origins across generations.
primary source
Evidence created by someone who experienced a time or event.

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Airports

Find public-use airports across Massachusetts and explore the state’s transportation map layers.

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Live map tool

Airports, ferry routes, rail, and seaports

Open transportation layers to compare ways of moving people and goods.

Which travel routes can cross water?

Open the official map resource ↗
Live map tool

Public use airports map

Locate public airports across Massachusetts, including the islands.

Why might an island need both a ferry port and an airport?

Open the official map resource ↗

Sources checked September 23, 2026. Open the source for current programs, hours, access, and map updates. Historical maps may contain outdated language or incomplete representations of Native homelands.

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