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Old Maps of Durham, Maine for Hiking & Exploration

Hike through history with 43 historic maps of Durham. Explore old trails, ghost towns, and forgotten backroads — perfect for outdoor adventurers and local explorers.

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Durham, ME maps

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  1. 1892 Map of Freeport
    1892 Map of Freeport
    1892 Freeport
    1892 Print · USGS
    Cumberland County coastal life in the 1890s centered on the busy intersections of rail and tide. Genealogists and historians can trace the old shipping hubs at Mast Landing, the many islands of Casco Bay, and the rail corridors at Yarmouth Junction.
    9 unique versions available
  4. 1908 Map of Lewiston
    1908 Map of Lewiston
    1908 Lewiston
    1908 Print · USGS
    Androscoggin County at the start of the century shows a thriving industrial corridor centered on the twin cities and the river. Genealogists can trace family farms and local institutions near Sabattus Pond, Bates College, and Lisbon Falls.
    6 unique versions available
  7. 1941 Map of Freeport, 1957 Print
    1941 Map of Freeport, 1957 Print
    1941 Freeport
    1957 Print · USGS
    Cumberland County at the dawn of the 1940s shows a landscape defined by the Androscoggin River and the rugged shoreline of Casco Bay. Local researchers can trace family roots through numerous burial grounds like Elmlawn Cem or locate forgotten schoolhouses like Hacker Sch and Hicks Sch.
  10. 1942 Map of Lewiston
    1942 Map of Lewiston
    1942 Lewiston
    1942 Print · USGS
    Lewiston and the Androscoggin River valley are shown in detail during the early 1940s, capturing the area's transition from industrial hubs to rural crossroads. Researchers can locate early schoolhouses like No Name Sch, the campus of Bates College, and vanished rail stops at Golder Siding and Leeds Junc.
  13. 1944 Map of Freeport
    1944 Map of Freeport
    1944 Freeport
    1944 Print · USGS
    Cumberland County’s rugged shoreline and industrial river valleys are captured during the early 1940s, from the mills of the Androscoggin River to the islands of Casco Bay. Researchers can trace the legacy of local families through landmarks like Plummer Mill, Hacker Sch, and the Lunt Memorial Cem.
    3 unique versions available
  16. 1949 Map of Portland
    1949 Map of Portland
    1949 Portland
    1949 Print · USGS
    Coastal Maine and the New Hampshire interior are shown in detail during the late forties, from the bustling harbors to the lakeside villages. Researchers can trace historical rail networks like the Boston & Maine RR and locate coastal defenses such as Fort Preble.
    3 unique versions available
  19. 1950 Map of Lewiston
    1950 Map of Lewiston
    1950 Lewiston
    1950 Print · USGS
    Androscoggin County at mid-century shows a landscape of busy industrial centers and quiet crossroad hamlets connected by the river. Genealogists can trace family names at Jordan Corners or Blake Corners and locate rural landmarks like Sprague Mill and Ridge Sch.
  22. 1950 Map of Lewiston
    1950 Map of Lewiston
    1950 Lewiston
    1950 Print · USGS
    The Maine and New Hampshire borderlands come alive in this post-war survey of the White Mountains and Androscoggin valley. Genealogists and historians can trace rail lines like the Maine Central Railroad and find high-altitude landmarks from Mount Washington to Bretton Woods.
    2 unique versions available
  25. 1956 Map of Lewiston, 1958 Print
    1956 Map of Lewiston, 1958 Print
    1956 Lewiston
    1958 Print · USGS
    The industrial twin cities of Lewiston and Auburn thrive along the Androscoggin River during the mid-fifties. Genealogists and historians can trace the legacy of Bates College, the busy Maine Central Railroad corridors, and dozens of rural burying grounds like St Peters Cem.
    4 unique versions available
  28. 1956 Map of Portland, 1963 Print
    1956 Map of Portland, 1963 Print
    1956 Portland
    1963 Print · USGS
    Southern Maine and eastern New Hampshire are captured here in the mid-fifties, during a time of major highway expansion and military growth. You can trace the path of the Maine Turnpike and locate landmarks like the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard and Sebago Lake.
    4 unique versions available
  31. 1956 Map of Lewiston, 1975 Print
    1956 Map of Lewiston, 1975 Print
    1956 Lewiston
    1975 Print · USGS
    The Northern New England interior is documented here in the mid-fifties, from the industrial Androscoggin River to the high peaks of the White Mountains. Trace the Grand Trunk Railway through mountain passes or locate family landmarks near Sabbathday Lake and Bretton Woods.
  34. 1957 Map of Freeport, 1961 Print
    1957 Map of Freeport, 1961 Print
    1957 Freeport
    1961 Print · USGS
    Coastal and rural Maine intersect in the late fifties as the turnpike begins to reshape the landscape from the Androscoggin River to Casco Bay. Genealogists can trace family names at Lunt Memorial Cem or explore the settlements of Shiloh and Durham Southwest Bend.
    3 unique versions available
  37. 1959 Map of Portland
    1959 Map of Portland
    1959 Portland
    1959 Print · USGS
    The Maine and New Hampshire coastlines meet in this mid-century portrait of maritime commerce and inland rail networks. Researchers can trace the legacy of coastal defense at Fort Williams and follow the historic path of the Maine Central RR through the White Mountain National Forest.
    2 unique versions available
  40. 1961 Map of Lewiston
    1961 Map of Lewiston
    1961 Lewiston
    1961 Print · USGS
    Western Maine and the White Mountains appear here during the early sixties, showing the industrial river towns and vast timberlands before the modern interstate era. Genealogists and historians can trace the Grand Trunk RR through Berlin or locate landmarks like Old Speck Mountain and Elephant Mountain.
  43. 1962 Map of Lewiston
    1962 Map of Lewiston
    1962 Lewiston
    1962 Print · USGS
    The industrial river valleys and high peaks of Maine and New Hampshire define the region in the early sixties. Trace the rail-and-river network from Lewiston to the White Mountains, passing through mill towns like Berlin and Rumford.
  46. 1963 Map of Portland
    1963 Map of Portland
    1963 Portland
    1963 Print · USGS
    Coastal Maine and New Hampshire thrived as maritime and industrial hubs during the mid-sixties, linked by a dense network of rail and river. Researchers can trace historic transit corridors like the Maine Central RR and locate key sites such as the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard or Pease Air Force Base.
    3 unique versions available
  49. 1969 Map of Lewiston
    1969 Map of Lewiston
    1969 Lewiston
    1969 Print · USGS
    The northern New England highlands come into focus during the mid-fifties, showing the vital rail and river networks connecting industrial centers to the deep woods. Researchers can trace the path of the Grand Trunk RR or locate landmarks like Mt Washington and Rangeley Lake.
  52. 1979 Map of Lisbon Falls South
    1979 Map of Lisbon Falls South
    1979 Lisbon Falls South
    1979 Print · USGS
    The Androscoggin River valley in the late 1970s reveals a landscape of paper mill towns, rural crossroads, and family cemeteries. Genealogists and historians can locate heritage sites like Shiloh, Pejepscot, and the Lunt Memorial Cem along the Maine Central line.
    3 unique versions available
  55. 1979 Map of Lewiston
    1979 Map of Lewiston
    1979 Lewiston
    1979 Print · USGS
    The twin cities of Lewiston and Auburn are shown in the late seventies as they grew along the Androscoggin River. Researchers can locate many family-named crossroads and burial sites, including Penley Corner, Beth Abraham Cem, and Royal Corner.
    2 unique versions available
  58. 1979 Map of North Pownal
    1979 Map of North Pownal
    1979 North Pownal
    1979 Print · USGS
    Coastal Maine's interior comes to life in the late seventies as the Grand Trunk RR cuts through the communities of North Pownal and Pownal Center. Genealogists and hikers can trace family-named cemeteries like McKenney Cem or explore the early layout of Bradbury Mtn State Park.
    2 unique versions available
  61. 1979 Map of Lisbon Falls North
    1979 Map of Lisbon Falls North
    1979 Lisbon Falls North
    1979 Print · USGS
    Lisbon and Sabattus appear at a crossroads of industry and tradition in the late seventies as the river-driven economy continued to shape the county. Researchers can trace family roots through numerous small burial grounds like Furbush Cem and Spear Cem or locate the old Webster School.
    3 unique versions available
  64. 1985 Map of Portland, 1986 Print
    1985 Map of Portland, 1986 Print
    1985 Portland
    1986 Print · USGS
    The Maine coast and Sebago Lake region are captured in the mid-1980s, showcasing the transition from traditional maritime centers to a modern transportation hub. Genealogists and historians can trace rail lines like the Grand Trunk RR and find local landmarks such as the U.S. Marine Hospital or Old Orchard Beach.
    2 unique versions available
  67. 1986 Map of Lewiston
    1986 Map of Lewiston
    1986 Lewiston
    1986 Print · USGS
    Maine’s industrial river valleys and western mountain foothills are captured here in the mid-eighties as rail and road networks tied the region together. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of mill towns and lakefront settlements from Lisbon to Bethel, following the Androscoggin River and the path of the Maine Central Railroad.
    2 unique versions available
  70. 2011 Map of Lisbon Falls South, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Lisbon Falls South, 2011 Print
    2011 Lisbon Falls South
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Durham, including Brunswick, Lisbon, and other nearby areas
  73. 2011 Map of North Pownal, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of North Pownal, 2011 Print
    2011 North Pownal
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Durham, including Auburn, Lisbon, and other nearby areas
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