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Mechanic Falls, ME maps

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  1. 1908 Map of Poland
    1908 Map of Poland
    1908 Poland
    1908 Print · USGS
    Androscoggin County was a thriving hub of rail transport and lakeside resorts in the early nineteen-hundreds. Here you can trace the historic Grand Trunk Railway corridor through Mechanic Falls and locate the famous Poland Spring resort grounds.
    5 unique versions available
  4. 1940 Map of Poland, 1942 Print
    1940 Map of Poland, 1942 Print
    1940 Poland
    1942 Print · USGS
    Maine's river valleys and rail junctions come to life in the 1940s as the region's industrial and rural networks are captured in detail. Genealogists can trace family landmarks like Hebron Sta P O, the Sanitarium, and the busy hub at Mechanic Falls.
  7. 1942 Map of Poland
    1942 Map of Poland
    1942 Poland
    1942 Print · USGS
    South-central Maine is captured here in the early 1940s, showing a landscape of rail-linked mill towns and hilltop farms. Genealogists can trace family names at Hebron Sta P O, Danville Corner, and the Empire Grove Campground.
  10. 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
  13. 1956 Map of Poland, 1958 Print
    1956 Map of Poland, 1958 Print
    1956 Poland
    1958 Print · USGS
    Mid-Maine's river valleys and hillsides are documented here during the mid-fifties, featuring a landscape of paper mills, sanatoriums, and rural hamlets. Researchers can trace the busy rail junctions at Danville Jct or locate the historic resort grounds at Poland Spring.
    4 unique versions available
  16. 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.
  19. 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.
  22. 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.
  25. 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.
  28. 1980 Map of Oxford, 1981 Print
    1980 Map of Oxford, 1981 Print
    1980 Oxford
    1981 Print · USGS
    Oxford and Hebron come alive in the 1970s, showcasing a landscape of upland academy life, family farms, and river industry. Genealogists and historians can trace Hebron Academy, the Canadian National rail line, and family landmarks like Sam Rowe Hill Cem.
    2 unique versions available
  31. 1981 Map of Mechanic Falls
    1981 Map of Mechanic Falls
    1981 Mechanic Falls
    1981 Print · USGS
    Androscoggin County comes to life in the early 1980s as a region of mills, rails, and recreational waters. Genealogists and local historians can trace the foundations of Mechanic Falls or locate the White Oak Hill Ch and Tenney Cem near the shores of Tripp Pond.
  34. 1981 Map of Minot
    1981 Map of Minot
    1981 Minot
    1981 Print · USGS
    In the early eighties, the river valleys and hilltops of Androscoggin County show a landscape shaped by rail, water, and early aviation. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations through Mt Auburn Cem, locate the Moussam Sch, or follow the Maine Central railroad line through Danville.
  37. 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
  40. 1995 Map of Mechanic Falls, 1999 Print
    1995 Map of Mechanic Falls, 1999 Print
    1995 Mechanic Falls
    1999 Print · USGS
    Southern Maine in the mid-nineties shows a landscape of river-driven industry and growing lakefront communities at the meeting of three counties. Researchers can locate family sites near West Poland, trace the Grand Trunk RR, or find Highland Cem and Elm Street Sch.
  43. 2011 Map of Minot, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Minot, 2011 Print
    2011 Minot
    2011 Print · USGS
    Androscoggin County is shown during a period of modern growth that preserves its deep industrial and agricultural roots. Researchers can trace family history at Lane Cemetery or explore the rail-and-mill legacy at Hackett Mills and Lewiston Junction.
  46. 2011 Map of Oxford, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Oxford, 2011 Print
    2011 Oxford
    2011 Print · USGS
    Oxford County in the early 2000s remains a landscape of hill-country settlements and winding river valleys. Genealogists and historians can trace numerous family burial grounds like Shepardsfield Cemetery or follow the waters of the Little Androscoggin River through Welchville.
  49. 2011 Map of Mechanic Falls, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Mechanic Falls, 2011 Print
    2011 Mechanic Falls
    2011 Print · USGS
    Maine's lake country is detailed in this 2011 survey of the villages and highlands surrounding Mechanic Falls and Poland. Genealogists and local researchers can trace family landmarks like Megquier Hill, Johnson Hill, and the historic Summit Spring Cemetery.
  52. 2014 Map of Oxford, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Oxford, 2014 Print
    2014 Oxford
    2014 Print · USGS
    Oxford County at the start of the century showcases a landscape of highland peaks and river-valley settlements. Genealogists and historians can locate numerous rural burial sites like Streaked Mountain Cem or trace the course of the Little Androscoggin River past Welchville.
  55. 2014 Map of Mechanic Falls, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Mechanic Falls, 2014 Print
    2014 Mechanic Falls
    2014 Print · USGS
    Inland Maine's lake-and-hill country is captured here during the 2010s, showing the enduring rural character of communities like Poland and Mechanic Falls. Researchers can trace local history through sites like the Black Cat District Sch and numerous burial grounds including Old Megquier Hill Cem and Summit Spring Cem.
  58. 2014 Map of Minot, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Minot, 2014 Print
    2014 Minot
    2014 Print · USGS
    Androscoggin County village life and transportation hubs are centered here during the early twenty-first century. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named sites like Hodge Hill and several small burial grounds including Verrill Cem and Fletcher Road Cem.
  61. 2018 Map of Minot, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Minot, 2018 Print
    2018 Minot
    2018 Print · USGS
    Androscoggin County in the late twenty-teens is a landscape of historic industrial hubs and enduring rural hamlets. Local researchers can trace the rail lines through Rumford Junction or find family history at Shaker Cem and Poland Spring.
  64. 2018 Map of Oxford, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Oxford, 2018 Print
    2018 Oxford
    2018 Print · USGS
    Oxford County and the upper Androscoggin valley appear in great detail during the late twenty-teens. Genealogists can locate numerous family burial grounds like Shepardsfield Cem and Fairview Cem while tracing the St Lawrence & Atlantic RR through Oxford Station.
  67. 2018 Map of Mechanic Falls, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Mechanic Falls, 2018 Print
    2018 Mechanic Falls
    2018 Print · USGS
    The region around Mechanic Falls and Poland is depicted here in recent years, showing a landscape defined by its lakes and river valleys. Genealogists and researchers can locate numerous historical burial sites, including the Old Cem in the Woods and Black Cat District Cem.
  70. 2021 Map of Oxford, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Oxford, 2021 Print
    2021 Oxford
    2021 Print · USGS
    Oxford County at the start of the 2020s shows a landscape where industrial rail lines and modern aviation meet traditional New England hill country. Researchers can locate numerous family burial sites like Shepardsfield Cem and Farris Whitman Cem or trace the St Lawrence & Atlantic RR through the river valley.
  73. 2021 Map of Mechanic Falls, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Mechanic Falls, 2021 Print
    2021 Mechanic Falls
    2021 Print · USGS
    Maine's lake country near the junction of three counties was characterized by quiet rural settlements and family homesteads as recently as 2021. Genealogists can trace deep local roots through nearly twenty burial sites, including the Old Megquier Hill Cem, Henry Tenny Cem, and the Black Cat District Cem.
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