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1950s Maps of Cumberland County, Maine

Explore 35 historic maps of Cumberland County from the 1950s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1950s — 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 1950s, 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 1950s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
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Start exploring Cumberland County's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.

Cumberland County, ME maps

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  1. 1950 Map of Phippsburg
    1950 Map of Phippsburg
    1950 Phippsburg
    1950 Print · USGS
    Coastal Sagadahoc County during the mid-twentieth century reveals a landscape of maritime defense and granite-hewn industry. Genealogists and researchers can locate family-named plots like Harris Cem, historic landmarks such as Fort Popham, and industrial sites including the Old Mica Mine.
  4. 1950 Map of Gorham
    1950 Map of Gorham
    1950 Gorham
    1950 Print · USGS
    Cumberland County at mid-century reveals a bustling network of river-powered mill towns and railroad corridors. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Winship Corner, local institutions such as the State Normal Sch, and several rural burial sites including Browns Cem.
    2 unique versions available
  7. 1950 Map of Orrs Island
    1950 Map of Orrs Island
    1950 Orrs Island
    1950 Print · USGS
    Coastal Maine in the post-war era reveals an intricate network of island villages and saltwater coves. Genealogists can trace family-named points and landmarks like the Gun Point School, Harpswell Ch, and the fishing hub at Cundy Harbor.
  10. 1950 Map of Bailey Island
    1950 Map of Bailey Island
    1950 Bailey Island
    1950 Print · USGS
    The Harpswell islands and the Casco Bay coastline are captured in the mid-1940s, showing a landscape defined by maritime navigation. Trace family landmarks and old harbor sites near Mackerel Cove, David Castle, and the isolated Ragged Island.
  13. 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
  16. 1956 Map of Old Orchard Beach, 1958 Print
    1956 Map of Old Orchard Beach, 1958 Print
    1956 Old Orchard Beach
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Maine coast in the mid-fifties shows a bustling transition from rail-era resort life to the modern turnpike age. Researchers can trace family landmarks and civic centers like Thornton Academy, the Campground Tabernacle, and Beech Ridge Speedway.
    4 unique versions available
  19. 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
  22. 1956 Map of Biddeford Pool, 1958 Print
    1956 Map of Biddeford Pool, 1958 Print
    1956 Biddeford Pool
    1958 Print · USGS
    The coastal community of Biddeford Pool is captured in the mid-fifties, showing a landscape of maritime navigation and summer recreation. Genealogists and historians can trace the local shore from Marie Joseph Academy and the U. S. Coast Guard Station to the rocky outcrops of Fletcher Neck.
    3 unique versions available
  25. 1956 Map of Portland East, 1958 Print
    1956 Map of Portland East, 1958 Print
    1956 Portland East
    1958 Print · USGS
    Casco Bay and its island communities are captured here in the mid-fifties as coastal Maine's military and residential landscapes evolved. Researchers can trace historic harbor defenses at Fort McKinley and locate family landmarks from Waites Landing to the Pine Grove Sch.
    5 unique versions available
  28. 1956 Map of Portland West, 1958 Print
    1956 Map of Portland West, 1958 Print
    1956 Portland West
    1958 Print · USGS
    Greater Portland and Westbrook are seen here during the mid-century peak of their rail and river industries. Genealogists and historians can trace neighborhood growth through local schools like Longfellow Sch, industrial sites along the Fore River, and numerous burial grounds including Evergreen Cemetery.
    6 unique versions available
  31. 1956 Map of South Harpswell, 1959 Print
    1956 Map of South Harpswell, 1959 Print
    1956 South Harpswell
    1959 Print · USGS
    The islands and sounds of Casco Bay come alive in this mid-century survey of the Cumberland County coast. Genealogists and coastal historians can trace the landings and homesteads of South Harpswell or locate landmarks like Halfway Rock and the Observation Tower on Jewell Island.
    3 unique versions available
  34. 1956 Map of Biddeford, 1960 Print
    1956 Map of Biddeford, 1960 Print
    1956 Biddeford
    1960 Print · USGS
    The industrial centers of the Saco River valley and the rugged York County coastline come to life in the mid-fifties. Researchers can trace family-named landmarks like Walkers Point, find local heritage sites like Stella Maris Convent, or locate the Wood Island Lighthouse guarding the harbor.
    2 unique versions available
  37. 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
  40. 1956 Map of Bath, 1974 Print
    1956 Map of Bath, 1974 Print
    1956 Bath
    1974 Print · USGS
    Coastal Maine in the mid-fifties reveals a landscape of deep-water harbors and island outposts as the region transitioned from industrial roots to a summer destination. Genealogists can trace maritime families in Boothbay Harbor, Tenants Harbor, and on remote Monhegan Island.
  43. 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.
  46. 1957 Map of Bath
    1957 Map of Bath
    1957 Bath
    1957 Print · USGS
    The Maine coast in the mid-fifties is captured here, from the shipbuilding hubs of Bath and Brunswick to the granite reaches of Rockland. Researchers can trace the Maine Central RR line and remote island outposts like Monhegan Island and Matinicus Isle.
  49. 1957 Map of Cape Elizabeth, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of Cape Elizabeth, 1958 Print
    1957 Cape Elizabeth
    1958 Print · USGS
    Coastal Cumberland County comes into sharp focus during the late 1950s as residential growth meets maritime tradition along Casco Bay. Trace family sites near Delano Park, the strategic grounds of Fort Williams, and the rugged shoreline from Peabbles Point to Richmond Island.
    3 unique versions available
  52. 1957 Map of Gorham, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of Gorham, 1958 Print
    1957 Gorham
    1958 Print · USGS
    Cumberland County in the late fifties shows a landscape of classic New England town centers and rural corners. Researchers can locate the State Teachers College, early schools like Whitney Sch, and family sites at Gag Corner or Fort Hill Cem.
    3 unique versions available
  55. 1957 Map of Cumberland Center, 1959 Print
    1957 Map of Cumberland Center, 1959 Print
    1957 Cumberland Center
    1959 Print · USGS
    Coastal Maine townships show their mid-century character as the new turnpike era begins to reshape the local geography. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named sites like Farris Cem, Dutton Hill, and the historic Greely Institute campus.
    4 unique versions available
  58. 1957 Map of Phippsburg, 1959 Print
    1957 Map of Phippsburg, 1959 Print
    1957 Phippsburg
    1959 Print · USGS
    Coastal Sagadahoc County is shown in detail during the mid-fifties, from the Kennebec mouth to the granite ridges of Phippsburg. Researchers can trace historical defenses at Fort Popham, locate the Old Mica Mine, and find local landmarks like the Sebasco School and West Point Church.
    2 unique versions available
  61. 1957 Map of Yarmouth, 1959 Print
    1957 Map of Yarmouth, 1959 Print
    1957 Yarmouth
    1959 Print · USGS
    Cumberland County coastal life and transportation networks are caught in detail during the late fifties. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named sites like Crockett Corner, locate the Pine Grove Cem, and see the rail junctions at Royal Junction.
    3 unique versions available
  64. 1957 Map of Orrs Island, 1959 Print
    1957 Map of Orrs Island, 1959 Print
    1957 Orrs Island
    1959 Print · USGS
    Coastal life in the late fifties centered on the interconnected islands and necks of Maine's shoreline. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations near Cundys Harbor, Orrs Island, and the Queen of the Mission Chapel.
    4 unique versions available
  67. 1957 Map of Bailey Island, 1959 Print
    1957 Map of Bailey Island, 1959 Print
    1957 Bailey Island
    1959 Print · USGS
    Coastal Harpswell at the mid-century reveals the intimate connection between the land and the Atlantic. Genealogists and historians can trace the shoreline of Bailey Island and Orrs Island, locating landmarks like Mackerel Cove and the Jamison Ledge Beacon.
    3 unique versions available
  70. 1957 Map of North Windham, 1959 Print
    1957 Map of North Windham, 1959 Print
    1957 North Windham
    1959 Print · USGS
    Cumberland County's lake-and-river landscape is captured here in the late fifties, during a period of steady residential and industrial growth. Researchers can trace family history through several local burial grounds like Purington Cem or explore the river economy at Eel Weir Power Sta.
    4 unique versions available
  73. 1957 Map of Freeport, 1959 Print
    1957 Map of Freeport, 1959 Print
    1957 Freeport
    1959 Print · USGS
    Mid-century coastal Maine comes to life in this survey of the shoreline where the railroad meets the tide. Genealogists and researchers can trace local landmarks like Burr Cem, the South Freeport Ch, and the many islands of Casco Bay.
    3 unique versions available
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