1890s Maps of Cumberland County, Maine

Explore 15 historic maps of Cumberland County from the 1890s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1890s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how Cumberland County's landscape evolved across the 1890s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

  • Focus on a specific era: All maps on this page are from the 1890s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
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Start exploring Cumberland County's history through authentic maps from the 1890s. This is your window into the past.


Cumberland County, ME maps

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  1. 1891 Map of Portland
    1891 Map of Portland
    1891 Portland
    1891 Print · USGS
    Coastal Maine at the height of its rail-and-milling era shows the rapid development of the Portland suburbs and industrial waterfront. Genealogists can trace early homesteads and rail stops like Cape Elizabeth Depot, Saccarappa, and Prout's Neck.

  2. 1891 Map of Biddeford
    1891 Map of Biddeford
    1891 Biddeford
    1891 Print · USGS
    Coastal Maine in the 1890s is defined by the vital rail corridors and working harbors of York County. Researchers can trace the early industrial development of Biddeford, locate family landmarks near Oak Ridge, and explore the maritime layout of Kennebunkport and its lighthouses.

  3. 1891 Map of Buxton
    1891 Map of Buxton
    1891 Buxton
    1891 Print · USGS
    The Saco River valley at the end of the nineteenth century is captured here in detail, showcasing a network of mill villages and early rail lines. Researchers can trace the path of the Portland and Rochester Railroad and locate historic sites like Shaker Village, Salmon Falls, and Nasons Mills.

  4. 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

  5. 1892 Map of Buxton, 1913 Print
    1892 Map of Buxton, 1913 Print
    1892 Buxton
    1913 Print · USGS
    Southern Maine's mill towns and river valleys are captured here in the late nineteenth century as the industrial economy thrived along the Saco River. Genealogists and historians can trace the early layouts of Shaker Village, Nasons Mills, and Salmon Falls before modern development changed these rural landscapes.
    4 unique versions available

  6. 1893 Map of Biddeford
    1893 Map of Biddeford
    1893 Biddeford
    1893 Print · USGS
    Coastal Maine during the late Victorian era is captured here at the height of its rail-and-sea economy. Genealogists and local historians can trace the early footprints of Biddeford, the busy docks of Cape Porpoise, and maritime landmarks like Wood Island Light.
    7 unique versions available

  7. 1893 Map of Small Point
    1893 Map of Small Point
    1893 Small Point
    1893 Print · USGS
    Coastal Maine in the late nineteenth century is charted here with precision, showing the dangerous ledges and vital harbors of the Casco Bay region. Maritime researchers can locate Seguin Light, Pond Id. Light, and family-named landmarks like Wallace Head.
    5 unique versions available

  8. 1893 Map of Portland
    1893 Map of Portland
    1893 Portland
    1893 Print · USGS
    Cumberland County at the close of the nineteenth century centers on the bustling rail hub of Portland and its surrounding mill towns. Researchers can trace the Victorian-era development of Saccarappa, the seaside sprawl of Old Orchard, and the river industry at Cumberland Mills.
    6 unique versions available

  9. 1893 Map of Casco Bay
    1893 Map of Casco Bay
    1893 Casco Bay
    1893 Print · USGS
    Casco Bay at the close of the nineteenth century reveals a landscape defined by maritime defense and seafaring life. Genealogists and maritime historians can trace coastal landmarks like Portland Head Light, Fort Preble, and the old settlement at Bowery Beach.
    5 unique versions available

  10. 1893 Map of Buxton
    1893 Map of Buxton
    1893 Buxton
    1893 Print · USGS
    The York County interior flourished in the late nineteenth century as a hub of river-powered industry and rail transport. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named sites and vanished mill hamlets like Shaker Village, Nasons Mills, and Salmon Falls.
    3 unique versions available

  11. 1894 Map of Gray
    1894 Map of Gray
    1894 Gray
    1894 Print · USGS
    Maine's Sebago Lake region at the close of the nineteenth century shows a network of mill towns and early rail lines. Trace family roots and vanished landmarks through New Gloucester, Sabbathday Lake, and the depots along the Maine Central R. R.

  12. 1894 Map of Bath
    1894 Map of Bath
    1894 Bath
    1894 Print · USGS
    Coastal Maine at the height of the maritime era is captured in this survey of the river-linked communities of Bath and Brunswick. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of local shipping and rail at Winnegance, Parker Head, and along the M. C. R. R. lines.
    9 unique versions available

  13. 1896 Map of Norway
    1896 Map of Norway
    1896 Norway
    1896 Print · USGS
    Oxford County in the late nineteenth century was a land of timber and steam, where the Grand Trunk met busy lakeside landings. Trace old transport routes between Norway, the mills at Bolsters Mills, and the Steamer Landing on Long Lake.
    8 unique versions available

  14. 1896 Map of Sebago
    1896 Map of Sebago
    1896 Sebago
    1896 Print · USGS
    Cumberland County’s lake country thrived on a network of water and rail transport at the end of the Victorian era. Researchers can trace the Steamboat Route through Sebago Lake and locate old industrial sites like Songo Lock, Cooks Mills, and Steep Falls.
    8 unique versions available

  15. 1898 Map of Gray
    1898 Map of Gray
    1898 Gray
    1898 Print · USGS
    In the 1890s, this area of southern Maine was a landscape of evolving rail connections and traditional mill towns. Genealogists can trace family roots through settlements like New Gloucester and Cumberland Center, or locate early landmarks such as Webbs Mills and Sabbathday Lake.
    7 unique versions available

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