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Old Maps of Cape Elizabeth, Maine

Explore 42 old maps of Cape Elizabeth, spanning from 1891 to today. These high-resolution historic maps reveal how streets, neighborhoods, landmarks, and natural features evolved over time — perfect for genealogy, metal detecting, research, and local history exploration.

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Cape Elizabeth, 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.
  4. 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
  7. 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. 1914 Map of Portland
    1914 Map of Portland
    1914 Portland
    1914 Print · USGS
    Coastal Maine at the start of the twentieth century shows a landscape tied together by industrial rivers and an expanding network of electric railroads. Genealogists can locate family names at Hillside Cemetery or trace old rural schoolhouses like the Babb School and Beech Ridge School.
  13. 1914 Map of Casco Bay
    1914 Map of Casco Bay
    1914 Casco Bay
    1914 Print · USGS
    Cumberland County's coastline and islands are shown in 1914, featuring a landscape of active coastal defenses and bustling maritime travel. Researchers can locate prominent landmarks such as Fort Mc Kinley, the Portland Head Light, and various steamer stops like Eastern Landing.
  16. 1916 Map of Portland
    1916 Map of Portland
    1916 Portland
    1916 Print · USGS
    Greater Portland and the Cumberland County coast are documented here during the height of the trolley and rail era. Researchers can trace ancestral property near the Evergreen Cemetery, early industries at Cumberland Mills, and vanished local sites like the State Reform School.
    7 unique versions available
  19. 1916 Map of Casco Bay
    1916 Map of Casco Bay
    1916 Casco Bay
    1916 Print · USGS
    Cumberland County’s shoreline was a landscape of strategic military forts and busy steamboat landings in the years before the Great War. Genealogists and historians can trace coastal heritage through landmarks like Fort Williams, Pine Grove School, and the scattered piers of Falmouth Foreside.
    8 unique versions available
  22. 1916 Map of Portland And Vicinity
    1916 Map of Portland And Vicinity
    1916 Portland And Vicinity
    1916 Print · USGS
    Coastal Maine at the start of the Great War reveals a landscape of heavy coastal fortifications and bustling rail terminals. Trace old neighborhood boundaries and family landmarks like Milliken Mills, Hillside Cemetery, and the Portland Head lighthouse.
  25. 1918 Map of Portland And Vicinity, 1926 Print
    1918 Map of Portland And Vicinity, 1926 Print
    1918 Portland And Vicinity
    1926 Print · USGS
    Coastal Maine at the height of the Great War reveals a landscape of harbor forts, railroad junctions, and seaside settlements. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots through labels for Evergreen Cemetery, Spurwink Church, and dozens of rural schoolhouses like Babb School.
  28. 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.
  31. 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.
  34. 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
  37. 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.
  40. 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.
  43. 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
  46. 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
  49. 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
  52. 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
  55. 1957 Map of Casco Bay, 1960 Print
    1957 Map of Casco Bay, 1960 Print
    1957 Casco Bay
    1960 Print · USGS
    The Maine coast near Portland appears here in the late fifties, featuring a landscape defined by historic harbor defenses and island communities. Genealogists and historians can trace rail lines like the Grand Trunk or locate landmarks such as the Maine School for the Deaf and Fort Williams Military Res.
    3 unique versions available
  58. 1957 Map of Portland, 1960 Print
    1957 Map of Portland, 1960 Print
    1957 Portland
    1960 Print · USGS
    Coastal Maine during the mid-fifties shows the transition from historic maritime centers to the suburban era. Researchers can trace family roots through numerous sites like Evergreen Cem, Thornton Academy, and the State Reformatory for Men.
    3 unique versions available
  61. 1957 Map of Prouts Neck, 1965 Print
    1957 Map of Prouts Neck, 1965 Print
    1957 Prouts Neck
    1965 Print · USGS
    Coastal Cumberland County is mapped here during the late fifties, showing the evolution of its shoreline communities and rail corridors. Trace the local landscape from Old Orchard Beach to the maritime history at Prouts Neck and the Black Point Post Office.
    4 unique versions available
  64. 1959 Map of Prouts Neck
    1959 Map of Prouts Neck
    1959 Prouts Neck
    1959 Print · USGS
    The Maine coast south of Portland comes to life in the late fifties, showing a mix of established seaside resorts and emerging suburban growth. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named landmarks like Scottow Hill, visit the Black Point Cem, or locate mid-century sites like Scarborough Downs.
  67. 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
  70. 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
  73. 1975 Map of Prouts Neck, 1979 Print
    1975 Map of Prouts Neck, 1979 Print
    1975 Prouts Neck
    1979 Print · USGS
    Coastal Cumberland County is shown in the mid-seventies, featuring the winding tidal marshes of the Nonesuch River. Researchers can trace the development of beach communities at Prouts Neck, Higgins Beach, and the historic grid of Old Orchard Beach.
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