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1940s Maps of Cumberland County, Maine

Explore 30 historic maps of Cumberland County from the 1940s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1940s — 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 1940s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

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Start exploring Cumberland County's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.

Cumberland County, ME maps

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  1. 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.
  4. 1941 Map of Casco Bay
    1941 Map of Casco Bay
    1941 Casco Bay
    1941 Print · USGS
    Casco Bay and its vital harbor defenses are captured here just as the nation prepared for war. Military historians and genealogists can locate Fort McKinley and Fort Williams alongside local landmarks like Pine Grove Sch.
  7. 1941 Map of Portland
    1941 Map of Portland
    1941 Portland
    1941 Print · USGS
    Coastal Maine at the start of the 1940s reveals a bustling corridor of river mills and seaside settlements. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots through numerous local schools and landmarks like Cumberland Mills, Spurwink Ch, and Prouts Neck.
  10. 1941 Map of Fryeburg
    1941 Map of Fryeburg
    1941 Fryeburg
    1941 Print · USGS
    Oxford County and the Maine-New Hampshire borderlands are captured here just before the war, showcasing a landscape of isolated hills and interconnected lakes. Genealogists can locate family-named landmarks like Mc Daniels Hill and numerous rural schools including Plummer Sch and Black Mountain Sch.
  13. 1941 Map of Biddeford, 1952 Print
    1941 Map of Biddeford, 1952 Print
    1941 Biddeford
    1952 Print · USGS
    The York County coastline during the early years of the war reveals a landscape of tidal harbors and rural school districts. Genealogists and historians can locate family plots at Laurel Hill Cem or trace old routes like Guinea Road past the Nott Sch.
    2 unique versions available
  16. 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.
  19. 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.
  22. 1942 Map of Gray, 1956 Print
    1942 Map of Gray, 1956 Print
    1942 Gray
    1956 Print · USGS
    Cumberland County’s interior landscape comes into focus during the early 1940s, revealing a network of rail-side stations and crossroads hamlets. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations near Suckerville, Purinton Cem, and the Friends Ch.
  25. 1942 Map of Buxton, 1958 Print
    1942 Map of Buxton, 1958 Print
    1942 Buxton
    1958 Print · USGS
    In the early 1940s, the river valleys of southern Maine were defined by a tight-knit network of mill towns and rail corridors. Trace family roots and local industry through features like Salmon Falls, Shaw Mills, and the Chadbourne Cem.
    3 unique versions available
  28. 1942 Map of Sebago Lake, 1959 Print
    1942 Map of Sebago Lake, 1959 Print
    1942 Sebago Lake
    1959 Print · USGS
    Cumberland County’s lakes and ridges were well-established as a summer destination in the early 1940s, centered around the expanse of Sebago Lake. Researchers can trace old rail routes at East Baldwin Mattocks Sta, find the historic Potter Academy, or locate family sites near South Naples.
    3 unique versions available
  31. 1943 Map of Sebago Lake
    1943 Map of Sebago Lake
    1943 Sebago Lake
    1943 Print · USGS
    Maine's lake country thrived during the early 1940s as a hub of rail commerce and early recreation. You can trace the Maine Central Railroad through Steep Falls or find local landmarks like Potter Academy and Songo Lock.
    3 unique versions available
  34. 1944 Map of Buxton
    1944 Map of Buxton
    1944 Buxton
    1944 Print · USGS
    The Saco River valley during the mid-forties reveals a landscape of mill towns and interconnected rural hamlets. Genealogists and local historians can trace the foundations of Bar Mills, locate the Chadbourne Cem, or follow the path of the Boston and Maine railroad.
    3 unique versions available
  37. 1944 Map of Gray
    1944 Map of Gray
    1944 Gray
    1944 Print · USGS
    Cumberland County village life and the rail-and-water economy are captured here just after the war. You can trace the Maine Central line through several depots or locate historic family landmarks like Purinton Cem and the Opportunity Sch.
    3 unique versions available
  40. 1944 Map of Portland East
    1944 Map of Portland East
    1944 Portland East
    1944 Print · USGS
    Casco Bay was a fortified maritime hub during the 1940s, balancing naval defense with thriving island communities. Researchers can trace coastal military history through Fort McKinley and Fort Gorges, or find family landmarks in Falmouth Foreside and Peak Island.
    2 unique versions available
  43. 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
  46. 1944 Map of Small Point
    1944 Map of Small Point
    1944 Small Point
    1944 Print · USGS
    The Maine coastline during the early 1940s reveals a maritime landscape of isolated peninsulas and island fishing communities. Genealogists and coastal historians can trace the foundations of Popham Beach, explore the landing at West Point, and locate family landmarks from Bailey Island to Morse Mountain.
    3 unique versions available
  49. 1944 Map of Prouts Neck
    1944 Map of Prouts Neck
    1944 Prouts Neck
    1944 Print · USGS
    Cumberland County's coastline at the peak of the Second World War reveals a blend of seaside resorts and strategic military defense. Genealogists and historians can locate legacy sites like the Buggy Meetinghouse, the Observation Post at Prouts Neck, and the rail stops at West Scarboro Sta.
  52. 1944 Map of Gorham
    1944 Map of Gorham
    1944 Gorham
    1944 Print · USGS
    Cumberland County during the mid-forties reveals a network of mill towns and crossroads communities linked by rail. Genealogists can trace family footprints near Hillside Cemetery or the State Normal School, while finding old rural routes through Newhall and South Gorham.
  55. 1944 Map of Biddeford
    1944 Map of Biddeford
    1944 Biddeford
    1944 Print · USGS
    Coastal York County at the start of the 1940s reveals a blend of textile-mill industry, storied summer resorts, and rugged maritime life. Researchers can trace the old schoolhouse network including Nell Sch, the grounds of St Francis College, and the waterfront at Cape Porpoise.
    2 unique versions available
  58. 1944 Map of South Harpswell
    1944 Map of South Harpswell
    1944 South Harpswell
    1944 Print · USGS
    The Maine coast in the mid-1940s reveals a world defined by the tides and steamer travel across Mericoneag Sound. Trace family property or maritime history near South Harpswell, Bailey Island, or the remote Halfway Rock Lighthouse.
  61. 1944 Map of Cape Elizabeth
    1944 Map of Cape Elizabeth
    1944 Cape Elizabeth
    1944 Print · USGS
    Cumberland County’s shoreline at the height of the Second World War shows a coastal landscape balanced between maritime defense and local community life. Genealogists and historians can locate Fort Williams, the Cape Elizabeth Church, and family-named landmarks like McKenney Pt.
  64. 1944 Map of Old Orchard Beach
    1944 Map of Old Orchard Beach
    1944 Old Orchard Beach
    1944 Print · USGS
    Coastal Maine during the mid-forties reveals a landscape of summer resorts, rural schoolhouses, and working mills. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Old Orchard Beach and find landmarks like Milliken Mills, the Heath Meetinghouse, and Ocean Park.
  67. 1944 Map of Portland West, 1948 Print
    1944 Map of Portland West, 1948 Print
    1944 Portland West
    1948 Print · USGS
    Coastal Maine during the mid-forties reveals a bustling network of rail yards and expanding neighborhoods west of the harbor. Researchers can trace the layout of the Portland Airport, find the historic Barker School, and locate vanished rail stops like West Falmouth Station.
  70. 1945 Map of Bath
    1945 Map of Bath
    1945 Bath
    1945 Print · USGS
    The mid-coast Maine shoreline and Kennebec River shipping corridor are preserved here just as the war was ending. Genealogists and historians can trace the locations of family burial grounds like Winnegance Cem, rural schoolhouses like Littlefield Sch, and the industrial footprint of the Dana Mill.
    2 unique versions available
  73. 1946 Map of Norway, 1955 Print
    1946 Map of Norway, 1955 Print
    1946 Norway
    1955 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Oxford County is defined by its deep lake system and timber-driven river settlements before the arrival of modern interstates. Genealogists and historians can trace family plots at Bisbeetown Cem, locate the old Lewis Sch, and find historical hubs like Scribners Mill and the Fairgrounds.
    4 unique versions available
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